Health Info Mngt Professional I - Clinical Coding Specialist

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Information Management Professional I to code and abstract data from clinical records, release information, and perform data quality assurance activities. You will gather, code, analyze and report on clinical and demographic data under the Health Information Act.

Role requires CHIMA registration eligibility, knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards, and experience with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health Information Management; active or eligible for CHIMA registration.
• Knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards and NACRS/DAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses, interventions and coding conventions to ensure accurate data.
• Review and remediate edits and warnings and escalate issues as needed.
• Identify issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting, and provide guidance and resolution.
• Run and reconcile various reports and maintain confidentiality of all information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Health Information Management diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Connect Care (EPIC)

3M HDM abstracting system

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial, jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. In this position, you will use your thorough attention to detail to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Location negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance in place (for applicable geographical location) Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Reviews clinical documentation and applies diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data. Reviews and remediates edits and warnings. Identifies issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting, and escalates guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. The Employee shall maintain confidentiality of all Alberta Health Services (AHS) information in accordance with Alberta Access and Privacy Legislations and shall always comply with Alberta Health Services’ Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

Description

As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, releasing information, and performing data quality assurance activities. In accordance with organizational procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze and interpret clinical and demographic data, and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews of patient records.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Health Information Management-Data Collection
• Primary Location: Sunridge Medical Gallery
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-MAR-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines, working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI
• Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting system
• Certified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification program