Electronic Medical Records - Data Entry Clerk

The EMR Data Entry Clerk is responsible for supporting the Health Department through the accurate entry, maintenance, and management of electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring health information is securely recorded, organized, and accessible to authorized healthcare professionals. This position provides essential administrative and data management support to enhance the effective use of the EMR system across participating First Nations communities. A key responsibility of the role is the systematic conversion of active patient paper charts into electronic records, including the accurate entry, scanning, organization, and maintenance of health information within the EMR system.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary focus of this position is the conversion and ongoing management of patient records within the EMR system, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility while supporting healthcare staff with reliable electronic health information.

Convert active patient paper charts into the EMR system, ensuring all health records are accurately entered, scanned, organized, and maintained electronically

Enter, update, and maintain patient information in the EMR system, including demographic, health history, and immunization data, while ensuring accuracy and completeness

Qualifications and Requirements

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in Health Information Management, Medical Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.

Previous experience in data entry, medical administration, health records, or a healthcare environment.

Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) sys