Coordinator, Health Information Management (him)

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Municipal pension plan

Vacation: four weeks after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Access to outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Coordinator, Health Information Management (HIM) to lead HIM services across the Health Services Delivery Area. The role involves budgeting, planning, and coordinating HIM activities, with travel to communities where staff are located.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, provide professional guidance on records management and release of information, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from a recognized HIM program.
• Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management and eligible for active CHIMA membership, with five years of related experience including three years in supervision, plus post-basic management training or equivalent.
• Current valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Administer, coordinate, plan and budget HIM services within the assigned HSDA.
• Travel to communities where HIM staff are located using distance communications technology when appropriate.
• Provide professional practice guidance on Records Management, Release of Information and Registration.
• Ensure HIM services meet regulatory, accreditation, and legislative standards.
• Advise on budgets, workload, labour relations and personnel; implement NH policies and protocols.

Skills

HIM leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Health Information Management program graduate

CCIH certification / CHIMA eligible

BC Driver's License

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking Coordinator, Health Information Management (HIM) to join Northern Health.

Administrative Component

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Coordinator, Health Information Management is accountable for the administration, coordination, planning and budgeting of the Health Information Management (HIM) services provided within their respective Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA). Primarily using technology available for distance communications, this position will travel when appropriate to communities where HIM staff are located. Reporting to the Manager, Health Info Mgmt. on administrative matters; will advise on budgets, workload, labour relations and personnel. Responsible for interpreting and implementing all institutional regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to HIM services.

Professional Leader Component

Responsible for ensuring that standards for Health Information Management are consistent with regulatory, accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. Provides professional practice guidance to department personnel and other staff/disciplines on matters specific to Records Management, Release of Information and Registration practices. Advises Manager, Health Info Mgmt. on matters regarding those Services. Responsible for ensuring high quality, accurate and timely service delivery is achieved within their respective HSDA.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized Health Information Management program.
• Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management and eligible for active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association, plus five years recent related experience including three years in a supervisory capacity and post-basic training in management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of Northern Health policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.

Where you will be working:

Facility

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you'll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let's Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.