Coder (HIM) - Regular Full Time Opportunities

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Health Information Administrator. In this vital role, you will leverage your expertise in coding and abstracting to ensure data quality and support various health initiatives. You will work with state-of-the-art facilities and contribute to the innovative delivery of integrated care. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive culture, where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and health information management. If you are passionate about healthcare and data integrity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Competitive salary

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Health Information Management Program.
• CHIM Certified with active membership in CHIMA.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding and abstracting duties for various health databases.
• Ensure data quality by reviewing accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Coding/Abstracting

Knowledge of CIHI and BC Ministry of Health standards

Pathophysiology

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduated from an approved Health Information Management Program

CHIM Certification

Tools

Computerized Coding Systems

Abstracting Systems

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.58/Hr. - CAD $38.15/Hr.

Summary

Reporting to the Coding Coordinator, the Coder (Health Information Administrator 1) assists in the presentation of statistical information and participates on organizational committees by providing advice regarding codes, classification, mapping and data collection. Your duties will include:

• Process corrections for abstracts for data quality.
• Maintain the computerized abstracting system.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Provide data related to specific projects and/or assignments as requested.

What You Bring

Education:

• Graduated from an approved Health Information Management Program.
• Canadian College of Health Information Management (CHIM) Certified and current active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to code/abstract in the current CIHI and BC Ministry of Health standard classification system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized coding and abstracting systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing, work effectively with others, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $30.58 - $38.15 CAD.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.

Who Are We

Health Information Management (HIM) is a leader in the collection, storage and use of patient information within British Columbia. As a consolidated Lower Mainland department of PHC, over 1,500 HIM staff work at more than 40 geographically dispersed locations across Fraser Health, PHC, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Your Day to Day:

• Perform coding and abstracting duties for various databases such as CIHI Discharge Abstract Database, Trauma Registry, Canadian Neonatal Network, and BC Perinatal Database.
• Ensure data quality by reviewing data capture for accuracy and completeness and assessing documentation within patient records.
• Contribute to the development of data definitions, modeling, and design activities.
• Complete period end functions and system updates/corrections, ensuring appropriate coding and abstracting for discharged patients.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and service excellence, making recommendations and implementing changes as needed.
• Provide data for specific projects, including research and administrative assignments, by collecting, analyzing, and forwarding information as requested.
• Assist in presenting statistical information to various parties, including hospital departments, committees, and outside agencies.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development by reviewing existing policies, identifying problems or inefficiencies, evaluating technical literature, and making recommendations.
• Serve on organizational committees, acting as a liaison and resource person for Health Information Management, providing advice on codes, classification, and data collection, and making recommendations as needed.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.