0000044272 - HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN, CPT

Niagara Health; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health is seeking a Health Records Technician to code and electronically abstract inpatient, surgical day care and Emergency visits using ICD-10-CA/CCI. Travel between Niagara Health sites may be required and flexibility for shifts is essential.

The role supports CIHI MOH standards within a casual part-time framework, with wage range of CAD 33.73–36.12 per hour. Opportunities exist at Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Health Information Management/Administrator Program
• One year recent experience in ICD-10-CA inpatient and NACRS coding
• Current active CHIMA member in good standing and maintained on an annual basis
• Demonstrates a proficient level of understanding with regard to Case Mix Methodology
• Knowledgeable and proficient with various applications including WinRecs, Meditech, Folio, CIHI E-query
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
• Compliance with confidential requirements under the Niagara Health System Privacy Policy
• Demonstrated professional and informative attitude while interacting with the public, patients, employees and medical staff
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
• Travel to other NH sites required
• Consistent and regular attendance required

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director Health Information Management/Patient Resources, the incumbent will code and electronically abstract in-patient, surgical day care and Emergency visits utilizing ICD-10-CA/ CCI.
• Travel between sites may be required.

Skills

Case Mix Methodology

Microsoft applications

Education

Health Information Management/Administrator Program

Tools

WinRecs

Meditech

Folio

CIHI E-query

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44272PS

JOB TITLE: HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN, CPT

STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE CODING

LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES

HOURS OF WORK: AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR DAYS, AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND STATUORY HOLIDAYS. SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST-MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

POSTING DATE: 03 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-CLERICAL

WAGE RANGE: $33.734 TO $36.116 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Reporting to the Director Health Information Management/Patient Resources, the incumbent will be responsible for coding and electronically abstracting in-patient, surgical day care and Emergency visits utilizing ICD-10-CA/ CCI. Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures in compliance with CIHI and Ministry of Health (MOH) coding standards and guidelines. Travel between sites may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an approved Health Information Management/Administrator Program
• One year recent experience in ICD-10-CA inpatient and NACRS coding
• Current active CHIMA member in good standing and maintained on an annual basis
• Demonstrates a proficient level of understanding with regard to Case Mix Methodology
• Knowledgeable and proficient with various applications including WinRecs, Meditech, Folio, CIHI E-query
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
• Compliance with confidential requirements under the Niagara Health System Privacy Policy
• Demonstrated professional and informative attitude while interacting with the public, patients, employees and medical staff
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
• Travel to other NH sites required
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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