Health Records Clerk 1

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

SCOPE

The Health Records Clerk 1 provides clerical and administrative support to the Inuvik Regional Hospital Health Records unit to ensure availability of medical records to authorized persons, while adhering to confidentiality guidelines.

Located in Inuvik, The Health Records Clerk 1 reports to the Manager, Health Information System and works within a team environment providing clerical and administrative support for inquiries and requests from staff, clinics, general public and other Government Departments, Boards and agencies for patient information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of general reception, filing and office procedures.

Knowledge of and/or the ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology.

Knowledge of privacy privacy and confidentiality practices and the ability to adhere to the expectations of maintaining client privacy and confidentiality.

Ability to be self-directed, meet deadlines, manage interruptions and prioritize work.

Ability to be flexible and and contribute positively within a cooperative team environment.

Ability to listen, understand and respond effectively to other people, and to help or service people in an effective, tactful manner.

Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be obtained by:

The completion of Grade 12 and one (1) year of experience in a computerized environment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

One year of clerical skills OR

One year of computer literacy skills OR

One year of medical record experience

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a Term position to December 2027

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28601

Closing Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2026 - 23:59, Northwest Territories Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $35.26 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance.

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