Health Records Clerk

Sinai Health is looking for a Health Records Clerk to support our Health Records department at Mount Sinai Hospital. The Health Records Clerk performs a clerical function in the health records department responsible for the maintenance of patient health records as directed. This position may involve frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing and reaching. Chart filing is required. The incumbent will reporting to the Senior Manager, Coding Abstracting, Analysis and Health Records Services. In this role you will: Be responsible for daily retrieval, reconciliation and processing of (Emergency, Inpatient and Day Surgery) charts Scan or file loose reports and file and retrieve charts Assemble patient records for preparation of chart, scanning, complete Quality Control and Validation for Powerchart upload Assist with release of information documents Maintain security and confidentiality of patient information Field telephone and walk-in inquiries for Release of Information (knowledge and applicability of Privacy Legislation) Identify chart deficiencies and quantify analysis of the patient record Perform transcription functions in a timely accurate manner.  Familiar with computer (e.g. upload transcribed reports into Powerchart, correct reports using transcription Dictaphone software) Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements: Mandatory High school graduate or equivalent Keyboard speed of 40 words per minute Preferred Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent 1 year of experience in health records maintenance Skills and Knowledge Proficient in a Window-based application environment. (Winrecs, Microsoft Office, etc.) Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrated keyboarding/data entry skills Ability to demonstrate competency in the Health Records computer applications (Winrecs/Med2020) Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to work under pressure and meet expected outcomes Ability to exercise tact and discretion Ability to follow instructions accurately Excellent telephone, interpersonal and demonstrated customer service skills Good organization and time-management skills Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history   If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within clerical services, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.