Health Information Analyst - CHIM

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto is seeking a Health Information Analyst to strengthen coding integrity and data quality. You will develop audits, produce custom reports, and support CIHI submissions to inform research and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements include an accredited Health Information Management program, CHIMA certification, and at least 2 years of coding/abstracting experience with DAD/NACRS. Proficiency with SQL and reporting tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Health Information Management program required.
• CHIMA certification/Active membership preferred.
• Minimum 2 years coding/abstracting experience with DAD or NACRS.
• Understanding of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding and HIG/CMG+/CACS.
• Experience with hospital funding models (HSFR, HBAM, QBPs).
• Experience with MED2020 WinRecs, 3M Codefinder, Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Epic EHR is an asset.
• Proficient with SQL and reporting tools (PowerBI, Crystal Reports, Cognos).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain central online coding resources.
• Conduct regular coding audits for DAD/NACRS for accuracy and standards.
• Support month-end coding processes with QA reports.
• Ensure timely submission of coded data to CIHI and IDS.
• Create routine and ad hoc reports (e.g., Daily Bed Census).
• Support system maintenance and upgrades for Med2020 and 3M.
• Collaborate with researchers to fulfill data requests with custom reports.
• Serve as subject matter expert on coding processes and best practices.

Skills

Coding audits

SQL

Data quality

Report writing

Communication

Education

Health Information Management degree

CHIMA certification

Tools

Epic EHR

MED2020 WinRecs

3M Codefinder

PowerBI

Crystal Reports

MS Access

MicroStrategy

Cognos

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Reporting to the Manager, Coding and Data Quality, the Health Information Analyst's primary role will be to improve and maintain the integrity of the coding database through the development and implementation of audits and processes, and through the timely submission of data as mandated. The analyst will also support internal and external stakeholders by fulfilling custom report requests to support various research and quality improvement-based initiatives.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Contribute and guide the development of central online coding resources
• Perform regular coding audits on DAD and NACRS to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to standards, developing custom reports and audits as needed
• Support the month-end coding process by developing, analyzing, distributing and validating quality assurance reports
• Ensure timely submission of coded data to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and Integrated Decision Support (IDS)
• Complete routine and ad hoc reporting, such as Daily Bed Census, as required
• Support system maintenance and upgrades for both Med2020 and 3M
• Provide support to coding team around workload distribution and general operations, as needed.
• Collaborate with researchers by evaluating data needs of research data requests and providing custom reports
• Serve as subject matter expert for coding inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding coding processes and best practices
• Support quality improvement projects
• Stay informed by participating in on-going educational workshops/courses and establish benchmarking best practices to improve professional knowledge of coding processes
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Graduate from an accredited Health Information Management program required (college or undergraduate level)
• CHIM certification/ Active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Minimum 2 years coding and abstracting experience with Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) or National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) required.
• Understanding of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding and HIG/CMG+/CACS Grouping Methodology
• Experience with hospital funding models (HSFR, HBAM, QBPs)
• Experience with MED2020 WinRecs Abstracting System, 3M Codefinder and Microsoft Office Applications
• Working knowledge of Epic EHR is an asset
• Expert skill in Microsoft Teams, OneNote and associated online tools for collaboration
• Expertise in report writing using tools such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft Access, PowerBI, MicroStrategy, Cognos
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in SQL is considered a strong asset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail a must
• Self-motivation and service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, coupled with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple work assignments/timelines and manage stakeholder expectations
• Commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion

NOTE: Testing will be conducted on selected applicants prior to a potential interview.

Here’s What You’ll Love

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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