Health Information Management Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority; North Battleford; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Battlefords Union Hospital in North Battleford is seeking a Health Information Services professional. You will ensure accurate, dependable, and secure collection, maintenance and dissemination of patient information, working within a strong team.

The role requires HIM diploma with CHIMA/CCHIM affiliations, solid analytical and computer skills, and the ability to work independently in a busy hospital environment. Full-time days, 56 eight-hour shifts per rotation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to collect, maintain and disseminate patient information accurately and securely.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with health information systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure the accurate, dependable and secure collection, maintenance and dissemination of patient information.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with Health Information Services team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Health Information Management diploma (HIM)

CHIMA membership

CCHIM certification

Job description

Position # 121791

Expected Start Date: To be determined; open until filled.

Union: CUPE

Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Health Information Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 56 shifts of 8 hours per 12 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 13 $28.580 to $30.620 (3 step range)

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Responsible to ensure the accurate, dependable and secure collection, maintenance and dissemination of patient information.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Health Information Management diploma (HIM)

Memberships

• Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM)
• Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Registration with Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Certification with Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM)
• Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
• Valid driver's license, where required