Administrative Support III
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Health Information Management, the Administrative Support III - Health Information Management performs a variety of clerical duties covering all areas of HIM including encounter management, patient registration and information/cashier duties. Main duties of the Administrative Support III - Health Information Management include but are not limited to: Processing admission and registration of patients for both inpatient and outpatient services including emergency. Receive payments on behalf of finance, directing clients, visitors, staff etc. to appropriate departments/areas as needed. Reception and other related HIM duties. Ability to follow verbal and written processes precisely. Consistently ensures that protected health information remains private according to the Health Information Act (HIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Consistently follows Alberta Health Services Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Effective communication skills, promoting and adhering to excellent customer service in every interaction regardless of who it is with. Performs other Health Information Management related duties as needed. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.
- Transition Company: Health Shared Services
- Classification: Administrative Support III
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Patient Registration
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 23-JAN-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 16-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $23.53
- Maximum Salary: $28.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience in Patient Registration, Financial Records, and/or Telecommunication. Ability to communicate fluently in the English language. Ability to Problem-solve and be organized and efficient in day-to-day functions. Ability to work under pressure in emergent and urgent situations with limited supervision. Accurate and proficient keyboarding skills of 40 - 50 wpm required. Testing will be conducted with interviewed prospects. The position requires sitting for majority of the shifts, stretching, reaching, twisting and grasping are all actions that would possibly be required to perform during any given shift. Lifting up to 50 lbs at times is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Two (2) years related experience in a hospital or medical office setting preferred. Knowledge of HIA (Health Information Act) & FOIP (Freedom of Information and Privacy). Recent customer service experience preferred. Ability to operate a computer and scanning equipment. Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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