Casual Inpatient Coder - Remote - HIMP

Njoyn; Brantford; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a Health Information Management Professional. This casual part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact by ensuring accurate coding and abstraction of patient information. With a commitment to care, accountability, and respect, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving community health outcomes. Enjoy the benefits of ongoing education, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to the well-being of patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and coding, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Discounted onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Support 24/7

Qualifications

• Must have CHIM certification and coding experience.
• Proficient in ICD-10 CCI coding and health record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code inpatient information based on ICD-10/CA/CCI.
• Interpret source documents in patient medical records.

Skills

ICD-10/CA/CCI coding

Health record documentation interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

CHIM certification

Current registration with Canadian Health Information Management Association

Tools

MED2020

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital.
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds.

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses).
• HOOPP Pension Plan.
• Predictable work locations.
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists).
• Support 24/7 - you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

This is a casual part time Health Information Management Professional remote (at home) position with flexible hours. This role requires you to abstract and code inpatient (DAD) information based on ICD-10/CA/CCI. The Health Information Management Professional is responsible for the interpretation of source documents located in the patient medical record and applies code assignment by selecting and assigning numeric codes from the classification systems to represent diagnostic and intervention data. Accurate code assignment involves interpretation and application of coding instructions, guidelines, conventions, standards, policies, rules and ethics.

Position Requirements:

• Code and abstract patient information in accordance with CIHI guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and established hospital guidelines.
• Read and interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
• Inpatient (DAD) coding experience mandatory.
• Able to work up to 4 shifts a month.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Must have a CHIM certification.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Proficient in the use of ICD10 CCI coding system and MED2020.
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple initiatives effectively, including the initiation and positive paradigm of change.
• Knowledge of computerized Admissions, MRI, Abstracting Grouper and Report Writer Systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, utilizing Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Current registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (mandatory).

Primary responsibilities also include:

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.