At AMGH, we’re proud to operate as a 24/7 hospital that provides essential care to our community, and that means we rely on a wide variety of roles, schedules, and staffing models to keep everything running smoothly.

You may notice many part-time or temporary postings. Here’s why:

We work with multiple unions and maintain a diverse range of positions to ensure we can deliver continuous, reliable care. Part-time roles, as well as backfilling for temporary leaves of absence, are a vital part of how we support our teams and patients every single day. These positions also offer valuable flexibility, growth opportunities, and pathways into future full-time roles as they become available.

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 effective 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

Flexibility and adaptability

Demonstrated good health and attendance record required

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

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.

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📌 Health Records Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Huron Health System
📍 Ontario