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Date: 2024-12-22 08:42:54

Health Information Technician

Job Description

Req ID: 165813
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: IMIT HIS Admitting & Registration CRHCC
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE)
Status: CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We?۪re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager and Assistant Managers of Health Information, the Booking Clerk schedules appointments for Radiology, Clinics, etc., as well as other applicable departments as they become part of the Central Scheduling process.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Successful completion of Grade XII or equivalent required
Graduate of a post-secondary secretarial or office administration program or equivalent experience required
Successful completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course is required
1-2 years previous demonstrated experience with a computerized booking system is considered an asset
Related hospital exposure in an applicable setting is considered an asset
Proficiency in computer applications for Microsoft (Office Word & Excel) Outlook, Explorer, as well as Meditech computer training and experience is an asset
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, must be an effective team player
Ability to work independently and/or with others
Ability to work under pressure with time limitations
Understands the importance of accuracy
Current WHMIS certification required
Recent NVCI training / certification considered an asset
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Casual relief hours, Monday to Friday

Compensation and Incentives

$20.09 - $21.90 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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