Position Summary

The students’ main responsibility is to scan records, shred applicable records and retrieve patient records for the emergency department or inpatient areas and for physicians who are completing their charts. Students must be able to use good judgement and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

This assignment is expected to be eight (8) weeks in duration.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an educational Program (preferably related to a Health Records or Health Information Management).
• Must be well organized and able to follow established patterns and specific procedures in a standardized order.
• Ability to operate office equipment (microfilm camera, microfilm reader printer, photocopier, fax, scanner)
• Preference for work that is organized, routine, high volume and physically demanding.
• Adaptability and ability to use judgement while following established procedures.
• Essential: accuracy, language ability (for medical terminology), attention to details, ability to utilize own initiative and make decisions.
• Ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) effectively with physicians, other paramedical staff, and the public.
• Computer literacy and demonstrated ability with Microsoft office, (Word, Excel) and Cerner system.
• Ability to set priorities, use excellent organizational and time management skills and to use good judgement either working independently or in a group as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to high volume work which involves concentration and a great deal of accuracy.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment