Hospital Name:

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital

Competition:

26-069

Position Type:

Temporary Part-time

Vacancy:

Replacement

Union:

Unifor

Salary Scale:

$25.73 - $27.28

Start Date:

2026-05-22

Closing Date:

2026-06-01

Overview:

The Health Records Clerk is responsible for the accurate organization, maintenance, retrieval, scanning, and filing of patient health information in both paper and electronic formats, while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, legislation, and departmental guidelines including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). This role supports the efficient operation of the Health Records department by performing chart analysis, auditing scanned documents, maintaining data integrity, preparing reports and statistics, coordinating records flow, and responding to requests for patient information. Additional responsibilities include reception and administrative duties, supply management and participation in departmental quality improvement initiatives and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Medical Secretarial program of a community college

Required Skills:

• Minimum of two years’ recent experience (within the last 3 years) in a Health Records department
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and pharmacology
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of computers and use of software

Abilities:

• Ability to assess requests and prioritize them

• Ability to handle stressful situations

• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports; as well as, sort, review and file various documents

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment in problem solving and identifying opportunities for action

• Excellent understanding of Medical Terminology and Pharmaceutical terms

• Excellent verbal, written, telephone and computer skills

• Excellent demonstrated grammar skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Demonstrated good health and attendance record required

• Maintain an effective working relationship with patients, physicians, hospital staff and public

• Professional demeanour

• Proven organizational, analytical service orientation

• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Personal information is collected under FIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment and if hired, the information collected may be incorporated into your personnel file and used and disclosed for the purpose of administering your employment. AMGH is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all candidates who submit their application.

Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.