Clerk III - Therapy Services

QUALIFICATIONS
* Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
* Successful completion of a recognized Office Procedures course
* Two (2) years continuous experience in a relevant position within the last five (5) years
* Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
* Successful completion of Medical Terminology I & II, or equivalent
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Previous experience with electronic scheduling software
* Accurate keyboarding skills, with minimum 50 wpm
* Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
* Ability to display independent judgment
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
*Direct care workers are required to either be vaccinated for Covid-19 or to participate in on-going regular Covid-19 testing pursuant to Orders made under The Public Health Act C.C.S.M. c.P210. Successful applicants will be notified at the time of offer of the applicability of this requirement for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clerk III - Therapy Services provides receptionist duties for the Therapy Services department and is the primary point of contact for patients/clients. The incumbent is responsible for the provision of a variety of clerical and administrative duties within the Therapy Services department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

1. Provides reception services for Therapy Services.
2. Outpatient scheduling for Therapy Services and clinics.
3. Receives, sorts and delivers incoming mail for Therapy Services.
4. Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail for Therapy Services.
5. Locates patients for visitors/staff/family using the patient registration software.
6. Confirms patient demographics and other information when patient presents for initial assessment.
7. Assigns Health Record Numbers for Therapy Services patients not in the patient registration database.
8. Receives and sends faxes.
9. Maintains and orders supplies.
10. Files and distributes reports and charts for Therapy Services.
11. Assists with corrections on reports when requested.
12. Dismantles all discharged files and forwards to Health Records.
13. Opens Department in the morning and closes Department in the evening.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with Prairie Mountain Health policies.
15. Scans discharged Therapy Services outpatient charts into the Electronic Health Record.
16. Other duties as assigned.