Position Number: 241386-67
Position Available: Health Records Technician
Status: Temporary Part Time (0.4)
Department: Surgery - Oncology Clinic
Union: Non Union
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Rate of Pay: $36.94/hr - $46.20/hr
Posting Date: June 8, 2026
Closing Date: Sept 30, 2026
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Position Summary:
The Health Records Technician (HRT) must be able to manage new patient referrals by obtaining all reports for physician triage (consults, pathologies, and investigations), transcribe orders in EPIC, assign referrals, book new consult appointments, and inform patients of appointments and tests required.
The HRT will be required to support physicians and nurses with duties such as, but not limited to: obtaining pathology and information necessary for patient care, sending and preparing packages for pathology consults and additional testing, rounds, sending and requesting pocket health images, preparing packages for referrals to be sent (eg pmh), scanning documents into patient charts, etc.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program.
- A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working in a health information management capacity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, namely Word, Excel, and Office.
- Experience working with Meditech required; knowledge of EPIC would be an asset.
- Previous experience in ambulatory care setting would be an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent customer service skills (ability to remain respectful and professional, providing effective communication with both internal and external customers).
- Strong working knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
- Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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