Data Quality Lead - HIS

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) invites applications for a Data Quality Lead to champion the integrity of clinical health information across the organization. You will combine health information management, coding, auditing, and analytics to support patient care, funding, research, and provincial reporting.

You will lead data quality initiatives, provide education to HIM professionals, and ensure compliance with CIHI, PHIPA, and Ontario guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program.
• Active CHIMA certification and membership.
• Minimum 3 years coding experience with DAD, NACRS and Oncology reporting.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CA, CCI, AJCC, CIHI standards and Ontario guidelines.
• Experience with Med2020 Winrecs, Oncology, Treat and Collector systems.
• Familiarity with CMGs, RIWs and healthcare reporting methods.
• Proficient in Crystal Reports, data analysis and database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead data quality initiatives for DAD, NACRS, Oncology, Trauma and Mental Health reporting.
• Perform coding, abstracting, auditing, and validation per CIHI and organizational standards.
• Monitor classification systems and reporting requirements; assess impact on practices.
• Identify trends and opportunities through data analysis and QA reviews.
• Provide orientation, education, and ongoing training to HIM professionals.
• Develop sessions on coding standards, data quality, and abstracting practices.
• Support physicians and HIM practicum students through training and consultation.
• Facilitate meetings to address coding questions and quality concerns.
• Design and conduct quality assurance audits; produce actionable reports.

Skills

Health information management

Coding knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Health Information Management degree

CHIMA certification

Tools

Med2020 Winrecs

Oncology systems

Treat and Collector

Crystal Reports

Job description

Career Opportunities: Data Quality Lead - HIS (103992)

Lead the Data Behind Better Healthcare

At Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), the information we collect today shapes the healthcare decisions of tomorrow.

We are seeking a Data Quality Lead to champion the integrity, quality, and accuracy of clinical health information across our organization. In this specialized leadership role, you will combine your expertise in health information management, clinical coding, auditing, education, and data analytics to support patient care, hospital funding, research, healthcare planning, and provincial reporting.

If you are passionate about data quality, continuous improvement, professional education, and making a meaningful impact within one of Ontario's leading academic health sciences centres, we invite you to join our team.

About Kingston Health Sciences Centre

KHSC is southeastern Ontario's leading acute-care academic health sciences centre, providing complex and specialty care to people across the region. We are committed to delivering exemplary patient-centred care, advancing healthcare through innovation and research, and fostering a workplace where people can thrive.

This is the place where your expertise helps shape the future of healthcare.

What You'll Do

As the Data Quality Lead, you will serve as a subject matter expert and resource for Health Information Management professionals, clinicians, physicians, and organizational stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

Data Quality & Clinical Coding Leadership

• Lead data quality initiatives for Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), Oncology, Trauma, and Mental Health reporting.
• Perform coding, abstracting, auditing, and validation activities in accordance with CIHI, Cancer Care Ontario, WHO, and organizational standards.
• Monitor evolving classification systems, coding standards, and reporting requirements and assess their impact on departmental practices.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement through detailed data analysis and quality assurance reviews.

Education & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide orientation, education, and ongoing training to Health Information Management professionals.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions related to coding standards, data quality, documentation requirements, and abstracting practices.
• Support physicians, clinical staff, and HIM practicum students through training and consultation.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to address coding questions, best practices, and quality concerns.

Auditing & Analytics

• Design and conduct comprehensive quality assurance audits.
• Analyze and interpret data from Med2020 Winrecs, Oncology systems, Quadramed PCS, OPIS, ARIA, and other clinical systems.
• Produce reports and data insights that support operational decision-making, funding, research, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with analysts and operational leaders to ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting systems.

System & Process Improvement

• Support testing, validation, and implementation of software updates and enhancements.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards, and reference materials.
• Drive standardization of data definitions and work processes across sites and programs.
• Support timely and accurate submissions to CIHI, Ontario Health, and other provincial reporting bodies.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program.
• Active certification and membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
• Minimum three (3) years of coding experience involving DAD, NACRS, and Oncology reporting within an acute care environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ICD-10-CA
  • Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)
  • AJCC staging classifications
  • CIHI standards and reporting requirements
  • Ontario Health and Cancer Care Ontario coding and abstracting guidelines
• Experience with Med2020 Winrecs, Oncology, Treat and Collector abstracting systems.
• Knowledge of Case Mix Groups (CMGs), Resource Intensity Weights (RIWs), complexity measures, and healthcare reporting methodologies.
• Experience with Crystal Reports, data analysis, reporting, and database concepts.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health information legislation, including:
  • Public Hospitals Act
  • Mental Health Act
  • Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical teams, and operational leaders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Why Join KHSC?

At KHSC, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute directly to healthcare quality and system improvement
• Influence data-driven decision-making at a leading academic health sciences centre
• Mentor and educate future Health Information Management professionals
• Work with advanced clinical information and reporting systems
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team dedicated to excellence

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSCis committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.