Health Info Mgmt Professional (TFT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

6% in lieu of vacation

14% in lieu of benefits OR HOOPP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care invites a Health Information Management Professional for a temporary full-time role. The position focuses on data quality, release of information, auditing, clinical coding, and retention within a hybrid in-office/remote work setup.

The HIM Professional will ensure accurate electronic health records, compliance with PHIPA and related acts, and support enterprise information management initiatives. This role requires HIM credentialing and coding experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Information Management program (diploma or degree).
• Certification in good standing with CCHIM and CHIMA membership active.
• Knowledge of health information lifecycle and PHIPA/MHA/PHA/HCCA/CCC.
• Experience in clinical coding using ICD-10, CCI, and DSM-5.
• Ability to audit, validate and analyze data for record integrity.
• Familiarity with Meditech and common business software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electronic health records are accurate, complete and up-to-date through audits.
• Validate access requests and disclose information per policy and law.
• Code and abstract health data using ICD-10, CCI, DSM-5, meeting deadlines.
• Maintain health information lifecycle and educate staff on data management.
• Support enterprise-wide information management initiatives and data governance.
• Demonstrate Waypoint values and adapt to schedule and location needs.

Education

Health Information Management Diploma or Degree

CCHIM certification

CHIMA membership active

PHIPA/HHA/PHA/HCCA knowledge

ICD-10/CCI/DSM-5 coding experience

Meditech proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Leadership and communication

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Health Information Management Professional

SHIFT TYPE

Days

DEPT/PROGRAM

Health Information Management

JOB CLASS

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full-Time
(Up to 1 Year)

RATE OF PAY

$33.64 - $37.91 perhour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hours biweekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCYTYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

October 13, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

NUMBER

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Manager of the Health Information Management, Privacy, Access & Riskdepartmentis currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Health Information Management (HIM) Professional. The purpose of the position is to provide expertise in health information management, data quality and standardization, release of information, auditing, clinical coding & classification, and retention. They understand how data is transformed into usable information and advocate for data-driven decision-making. The HIM Professional is a critical element in enhancing the quality of health information and maintaining record integrity

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work.

• Incorporate Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles into all initiatives and key responsibilities.
• Ensures the electronic health records are accurate, complete and up-to-date. Undertake regular and systematic audits of electronic documentation, clinical coding, and diagnostic information. Review scanned documents for quality and accuracy.
• Validate the request for and execute appropriate access and disclosure of personal health information in accordance with Waypoint policies, departmental procedures, and applicable legislation including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), the Mental Health Act (MHA), the Public Hospitals Act (PHA), and the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA).
  
• Code and abstract health data using relevant classification systems and / or nomenclatures. Audit, prepare, and submit abstracts and assessments within required deadlines.
• Provides expertise on the lifecycle of health information, including how information is protected, exchanged, preserved, retained, and disposed of.
• Support departments and clinical programs on topics related to enterprise-wide information management including the importance of accurate collection, appropriate use, and authorized disclosure of personal health information, and Waypoint's role as a Health Information Custodian.
• Demonstrates the core values of the organization: Caring, Respect, Accountability and Innovation at all times.
• Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
• Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Health Information Management (HIM) Diploma or Degree Program – Required
• Certification in good standing with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) and an active professional membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA); maintained annually – Required
• In depth comprehension of health information management practices, including the health information lifecycle
• Knowledge of legislative requirements, standards and guidelines including but not limited to the PHIPA, the MHA, the PHA, the HCCA, and the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Experience in clinical coding using the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI), and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
• Ability to audit, validate, and analyze data ensuring the health information contained within the record is accurate, complete, reliable and relevant.
• Familiarity with Meditech, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, and other common business software platforms
• Resourcefulness with a results-oriented work ethic to work independently and consistently deliver quality, relevant and timely results
• Ability to think critically and maintain extensive attention to detail
• Leadership and interpersonal skills in order to motivate, influence, and educate all levels of Waypoint staff to the importance of health information and data management practices
• Organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet required deadlines
• Exceptional customer service skills to anticipate and be responsive to customer needs with enthusiasm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively prepare, present, and discuss information throughout all levels of the organization and externally
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
  
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Access to Waypoint's Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)