Health Information Management Professional

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Health Information Management Professional in Campbell River, BC. The role involves coding and inputting data from health records and working closely with the Health Records team to support patient information integrity.

Reporting to the Manager, Health Records, the position requires CHIM-certified credentials or eligible status and one year of medical records experience with computerized health records systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program.
• Certification with the CHIMA Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.

Responsibilities

• Codes and inputs information from health records.
• Reports to Manager, Health Records and liaises with Clinical Data Coordinator.

Skills

Up-to-date knowledge

Computerized systems

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Physical ability

Education

Health Information Management program

CHIM certification eligibility

CHIMA membership eligibility

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Health Information Management Professional - (234431)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1448, 0800-1530

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$37.42 - $46.74

Paid FTE

0.77

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

54.6

Planned Start Date

Sep. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager, Health Records and liaises with the Clinical Data Coordinator. Codes and inputs information using the information from the health record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program. Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.

One year experience in a Medical Records Department utilizing computerized health records system.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field of work.
• Ability to use computerized systems, including software commonly used in the industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.