Health Records Clerk 1

**Limited Competition** ----------------------- This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT. **Department Information** -------------------------- The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA. **Job Information** ------------------- SCOPE The Health Records Clerk 1 provides clerical and administrative support to the Inuvik Regional Hospital Health Records unit to ensure availability of medical records to authorized persons, while adhering to confidentiality guidelines. Located in Inuvik, The Health Records Clerk 1 reports to the Manager, Health Information System and works within a team environment providing clerical and administrative support for inquiries and requests from staff, clinics, general public and other Government Departments, Boards and agencies for patient information. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of general reception, filing and office procedures. * Knowledge of and/or the ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology. * Knowledge of privacy privacy and confidentiality practices and the ability to adhere to the expectations of maintaining client privacy and confidentiality. * Ability to be self-directed, meet deadlines, manage interruptions and prioritize work. * Ability to be flexible and and contribute positively within a cooperative team environment. * Ability to listen, understand and respond effectively to other people, and to help or service people in an effective, tactful manner. * Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace. Typically, the above qualifications would be obtained by: The completion of Grade 12 and one (1) year of experience in a computerized environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. * One year of clerical skills OR * One year of computer literacy skills OR * One year of medical record experience **GNWT Inquiries** ------------------ Inquiries Only: Inuvik HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING BOX 1869 INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0 Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644 Fax (867) 678-6620 jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.