Description

Job Summary

The Health Information Management Professional works collaboratively with all members of the Health Records Department and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program.
  • Must be certified by the C.H.I.M.A. and a member in good standing.
  • A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in a Health Records Department would be preferred.
  • Familiarity with ICD-10-Coding Classification and CIHI guidelines.
  • Proficient medical terminology and transcription skills.
  • Knowledge of an Electronic Abstracting System is required, familiarity with “3M” preferred.
  • Knowledge of professional ethics and proper regard for confidential/privacy issues is required.
  • Previous experience in computerized health information system environment would be an asset.
  • Individual must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position, which may include lifting 30lbs and fine motor control as per job demands analysis.

Job Duties

  • Emergency Room National Ambulatory Reporting Initiative.
  • Electronic Abstracting & Diagnosis Coding.
  • Chart Assembly and Quality Analysis.
  • Data Collection.
  • Statistics.
  • CIHI and MOH Reporting.
  • Release of Health Information.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Salary

$27.13 – $32.83 per hour; in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Closing Date

When filled.

Competition Number

MR 01/25

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