Clerk Switchboard, Health Records Registration Sechelt

Within the context of a patient client and family centred model of care and in accordance with the Mission Vision and Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care promotes a safe respectful and civil working environment for patients residents families visitors and staff.



Reporting to the Coordinator and/or designate performs a variety of record processing records completion switchboard and registration functions. Performs records processing and quantitative analysis duties such as assembly/scanning quality control validation retrieval and delivery of records filing checking for completeness of the patient record maintaining the record completion system and identifying verifying and correcting patient information. Performs clerical duties related to the release of patient information for continuity of care. Operates the computerized telephone exchange answering services and responds to emergencies. Registers patients utilizing the computerized Admission Discharge Transfer and/or Electronic Health Record System including checking for discharges and/or previous admissions. Processes preadmissions admissions and discharges. Performs other related clerical functions as required.

Education:
Grade 12 plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

• A competitive salary: $24.80 CAD/Hr
• Growth opportunities:We welcome individuals at all stages of their career offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Performs record processing functions related to patient records by assembling/scanning quality control validation identifying verifying and correcting patient information utilizing the computerized Admission Discharge Transfer and/or Electronic Health Record System checking for discharges and/or previous admissions pulling and delivering patient folders and documents merging duplicate files making up folders and printing chart labels and filing as required.
• Retrieves patient records according to established policies and procedures and maintains and updates records utilizing computerized record location systems. Refers unusual requests to the Coordinator and/or designate.
• Follows up regarding problems with documentation such as questionable encounters duplicate registrations and merges. Takes the appropriate steps to correct or resolve problems as required. Initiates edits and merges duplicate numbers as required.
• Performs quantitative analysis on records by checking for completeness of the record (e.g. discharge summary operation reports) and sending notice of incomplete records to physician for completion in accordance with quantitative analysis procedures and within the organizations guidelines and standards.
• Enters deficiencies into computerized record completion module.
• Maintains record completion systems by performing duties such as printing and distributing weekly physician notices of incomplete records and printing and distribution of reports to Medical Administration VP Medicine and Department Heads.
• Administers the physician temporary suspension process regarding non-compliance around record completion in accordance with departmental procedures; generates pending suspension notices to physicians; notifies appropriate departments such as Registration of temporary suspension due to non-compliance.
• Answers inquiries related to the release of patient information for continuity of care by performing duties such as receiving request retrieving patient records photocopying and releasing in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides telephone exchange services by operating a computerized switchboard to receive and transfer calls takes messages for staff and forwards by telephoning directly. Provides patient location information in accordance with department standards and directions for patients and visitors.
• Responds to a variety of emergency signals for such situations as cardiac arrest bomb threats and disasters by operating locating equipment and following established codes and procedures to notify appropriate individuals and departments.
• Sorting and preparing incoming and outgoing mail photocopying filing and operating the facsimile machine.
• Interviews patients relatives and/or family to obtain registration information such as relevant personal and demographic information and responsibility for payment and registers patient in the computerized admission/discharge/transfer system. Processes preadmissions. As required accesses HealthNet as required to determine the patients healthcare number (PHN) or assigns a new PHN if required. Searches other databases as required.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence living our Mission Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate socially just exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago Providence has grown into globally renowned research teaching and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organizations long commitment to social justice and compassionate care and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil