Health Information Management Professional – Health Records – Full Time
Duties:
- Responsible for the timely and accurate coding and abstracting of patient related health information.
- Achieve and maintain expected coding quality and productivity standards
- Incorporate knowledge of CMG and HIG methodologies to correctly rank and assign diagnostic and intervention codes
- Complete corrections as indicated on the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) error listing.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards and guidelines for classification systems and reporting requirements.
- Participate in regular Data Quality Committee meetings and departmental quality assurance audits.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved Health Records Technician Diploma.
- Member of CHIMA in good standing.
- Certification as a Health Information Management Professional (HIMP).
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
Experience:
- Experience in ICD-10 coding/abstracting of Discharge Abstract Database (DAD); National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS).
- Experience with MED 2020 (Winrecs) abstracting for CIHI.
- Proven knowledge and use of CIHI Discharge Abstract Database (DAD); National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), CIHI products, definitions and standards
- Previous experience in Health Records Department
Ability:
- Thorough understanding of privacy legislation including the Personal Health Information Act, the Mental Health Act and the Public Hospitals’ Act.
- Excellent typing skills and proficiency in a Microsoft environment.
- Ability to work independently and interdependently as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
- Proficient with data analysis and interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and iCcare Way.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.
Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date.
For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.
This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.
