Health Information Management Professional

Homewood Health Centre Inc.; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health Centre Inc. is Canada’s leading provider of evidence-based mental health treatment. We seek a Health Information Management Professional to join a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs.

You will assign diagnostic codes, support data collection for clinical programs, and ensure compliant access and disclosure of health information, while maintaining high data quality and patient advocacy in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Science, Health Information Management or Health Informatics Program.
• Member in good standing of CHIMA/CCHIM.
• Experience with ICD/DSM coding conventions in hospital settings.
• Knowledge of CIHI guidelines and data submission principles.
• Knowledge of hospital database management and data presentation.
• Ability to review and apply legislative requirements on documentation and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic codes to inpatient records and abstract demographic/clinical information.
• Assist Clinical Programs in collecting patient information per documentation standards.
• Gather and review information from patient records for evidence-based decision making.
• Analyze and interpret data and present information.
• Act as a resource on access and disclosure of personal health information.
• Process requests related to access/disclosure of health information per policy and law.
• Serve as a release of information specialist and patient advocate.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Education

Health Information Management / Health Informatics program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Information Management Professional

Job Category: *Administration/Clerical

Requisition Number: HEALT004474

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Health Information Management Professional, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• Assign diagnostic codes to inpatients records and electronically abstract demographic and clinical information from patients’ clinical records
• Assist Clinical Programs in the collection of patient information utilizing documentation standards as they apply
• Gather and review information from patient records in order to compile data and information for evidence based decision making at the facility
• Analyze and interpret data, and present information
• Act as a resource regarding access and disclosure of personal health information
• Process requests related to access and/or disclosure of health information according to hospital policy and procedure and applicable statutes and legislation
• Act as a release of information specialist and a patient advocate/certified rights adviser

What we’re looking for:

• Graduate of an approved Health Science, Health Information Management or Health Informatics Program, required
• Member in good standing of the Canadian Health Information Management Association(CHIMA)/Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM)
• Previous hospital experience in current ICD/DSM coding conventions
• In depth knowledge of CIHI's guidelines/principles, including data submission and report interpretation
• Knowledge of hospital database management including data analysis and presentation skills
• Ability to review and apply legislative requirements (documentation, privacy, mental health and others) as they may apply
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, statistical aptitude, attention to detail and data integrity)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer serviceskills
• Exemplary organizational & documentation skills
• Proven excellence incommunication, problem solving and conflict resolution
• Proven ability and skill in working independently and as a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.