Data Clerk (Health Information), Reference Number: 2024 152

Data Clerk (Health Information)
Internal/External Posting
Full Time Position
Location: Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, First Nation Community in Sioux Lookout Region
Salary Range per annum $50,116 to $67,257
Reference Number: 2024 152
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Job Summary:
The Data Entry Clerk is responsible for the accurate entry and maintenance of individual health information stored in centralized databases that are operated and managed by the Health Information team at the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority.
Qualifications:
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Successful completion of college education in Office Administration, Medical Records Certificate, and/or two years minimum of Office Administration experience.
• Experience working in a health or medical office, or experience working with a health research team/program
• Must have experience working with database(s), experience with electronic medical records and scheduling programs as an asset.
• Familiarity with EMR system (Mustimuhw Information Systems and CovaxON an asset).
• Being comfortable with frequently changing priorities and working in fast paced/changing environment with high volume/priority.
• Must possess excellent oral and written English skills.
• Strong computer skills, including common tools in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel (minimum skill level: advanced beginner)
• Knowledge of the First Nations culture in the Sioux Lookout area.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Performs data entry of personal health information from population health database extracts (CovaxON) into Mustimuhw).
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Ensures data entry standards are upheld and personal health information is safe guarded in line with the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
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Proactively verifies data through source documents.
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Monitors and updates existing data files.
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Produces reports on incomplete files or missing information.
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Liaises with quality assurance and quality improvement staff in clinical departments to review and validate files.
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Makes internal inquiries to locate missing information.
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Supports data requests as required.
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Identifies trends in database use/common errors.
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Provides assistance when required and any other duties assigned
Apply online at https://slfnha.com/careers/job-listing/
Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com
SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.
Closing Date: Open until Filled
No resumes received after this time will be accepted.
The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.
For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com
SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com