Receive incoming specimens and requisitions and check for accuracy and completeness of information such as personal health number, name, date of birth and tests required. Contact physicians or labs for missing information and makes necessary corrections
Enter patient data into computer systems, issue new patient identification number where required and identify duplicate record problems, obtain or clarify missing or questionable information, correct errors and omissions in patient demographic data and enter corrections into computer systems.
Assemble and type a variety of material such as manuals, articles for publication, teaching materials, schedules, duty lists and rosters, reports, correspondence, and statistics from memoranda, e-mail, dictation or rough draft, as required.
Set up and maintain department files and records such as patient files, laboratory reports, correspondence, inventories, billings and schedules.
What you bring
Qualifications
Grade 12 graduation
Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
