Health Information Management Professional II - Submission & Technical

Alberta Health Services; Drayton Valley; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Submission & Technical Specialist to enhance health information management. This pivotal role involves technical leadership, data submissions, and ensuring data quality in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with various stakeholders to improve clinical documentation and workflow efficiencies. If you have a strong coding background and are passionate about health information, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility of remote work within Alberta.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CHIMA.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and reporting of health information services.
• Coordinate daily operations and train new staff.

Skills

Coding Experience

Data Quality Monitoring

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

eHealth Competence

Education

Diploma in Health Information Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Connect Care

Provincial Coding & Abstracting System

Encoder Software

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Provincial Data Quality and Clinical Documentation Integrity, the Submission & Technical Specialist (STS) is a key role in Health Information Management (HIM) that requires a unique and specialized skill set to provide technical leadership and Data Collection subject matter expertise. This position is responsible for Data Submissions to Morbidity and Ambulatory Care Abstract Reporting (MACAR), including Discharge Abstract Data Base (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), as well as deletion, addition, and correction files. The role also involves monitoring month-end processes for data quality edits and ensuring errors and edits in the Provincial Coding and Abstracting System (PCAS) and MACAR are addressed through report creation, maintenance, and reconciliation. Additionally, the incumbent tests all new releases impacting PCAS and collaborates with Provincial Data Collection Advisors, Zone Data Collection Managers, and Health Information Management Professionals to improve clinical documentation and data workflow efficiencies within Connect Care and PCAS, ensuring adherence to national and provincial data collection principles. This position is eligible to work anywhere in the province. Applicants must pass a provincial coding proficiency test and a pre-hire skills assessment with a minimum score of 70% before advancing to the interview.

Description:

As a Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) II, you will lead the development, implementation, and reporting of health information services. You will coordinate daily operations and train new staff, providing operational guidance to ensure clinical information is timely, accurate, and valid.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Health Info Mngt Professional II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Data Collection, Health Information Management
• Primary Location: Drayton Valley Hospital
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Salary Range: $35.45 - $46.69

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of coding experience across all visit types (DAD & NACRS) and specialties.
• Extensive knowledge of Case Mix Groups, Resource Intensity Weights, and the Comprehensive Ambulatory Classification System methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• eHealth competence, including privacy, security, confidentiality, patient safety, and communication.
• A demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with Connect Care clinical information system, Provincial Coding & Abstracting System, and Encoder software preferred.