Data Integrity Analyst

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Altona; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Manitoba seeks a Data Integrity Analyst to ensure accurate data management within health information systems. The role involves statistical analysis, training, and compliance audits, contributing to high-quality patient care in a diverse community. Applicants should have significant experience in health information services and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in health information services.
• Certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data accuracy and reliability within health information systems.
• Conduct audits for data compliance and assist in policy development.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Bilingualism

Education

Graduate of a Canadian College of Health Information Management

Certificate in Cognos report writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cognos

Electronic Patient Record

Job description

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Department/Unit: Health Information Services

Work Location: To be determined

City: To be determined

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager - Health Information Services, the Data Integrity Analyst is responsible for ensuring data is accurate, reliable and properly managed within health information systems to promote high quality patient care. This includes interpreting data from health information applications, conducting statistical analyses, and managing data. The incumbent oversees training and mentoring, conducts audits for data compliance, assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards to support data integrity across the region and departments.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years experience in a health information services environment with a focus on health information data management and the promotion of data quality and integrity.
• Minimum two (2) years experience using Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) applications.
• Recent relevant experience assisting with application administration and support as it applies to the health care environment and the continuum of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Cognos report writing.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) recognized program for Health Information Management Professionals.
• Certificate in Cognos report writing an asset.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of software and information system applications (e.g. Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Admission Discharge Transfer (ADT) system, Chart Tracking, Scheduling, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application, (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as Internet Applications.
• Knowledge of provincial legislation including but not limited to privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver education sessions through various means.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate multiple computer programs simultaneously.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated accurate spelling and grammar skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to display independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, including occasional lifting and reaching, including use of a step stool or ladder.
• Prolonged sitting at a workstation.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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