Health Records Clerk (NWHC) #2026-07

January 9, 2026

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

PALMERSTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL & LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-07

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK

(CROSS SITE - REGULAR PART TIME)

A cross site regular part time Health Records Clerk position is available at North Wellington Health Care within our Health Information Services Department. The home site for this position will be the Palmerston and District Hospital site.

This position is unionized with OPSEU Local 226.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Health Information Services Department clerk assists in the establishment and maintenance of the health records in accordance with departmental and hospital policies. The clerk is responsible for the daily management of the patient record.

This includes but is not limited to filing and scanning of patient records, chart location, assist in the management of deficiencies, chart assembly, distribution of reports to doctor’s offices, and chart pulls.

The clerk is responsible for reception and must have excellent customer service skills. The clerk has responsibility for record management and retention.

The clerk works closely with department staff, hospital staff and physicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Medical Office Program


• Experience in Health Information Services/Health Information Management department


• Proven competency in filing and archiving


• The ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment


• Excellent clerical & computer proficiency (Meditech ADM and PCI, Microsoft Office)


• Excellent customer service in receiving calls and/or visitors


• Excellent organizational skills


• Proven ability to function independently and in close team environment


• Physical demands of the job require tasks that involve repeated lifting, bending, stretching and standing for a long period of time


• Demonstrated dependability/attendance


• Knowledge and compliance with Privacy Legislation and the hospital’s privacy policies and procedures


• Satisfactory performance and attendance required


• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date


• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check


• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired
  

HOURS OF WORK:

• Monday to Friday

SALARY: $28.10 - $29.00 per hour

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00 pm on January 17, 2026.

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.