Health Information Management Professional I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Information Management Professional I to process health information requests from stakeholders. This role encompasses coding, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with legislative standards, requiring a diploma in health information management and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma from an accredited HIMP program required.
• Active or eligible for CHIMA registration.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Coding and abstracting data from clinical records.
• Conducting data quality assurance and statistical reporting.
• Gathering and retrieving clinical and demographic data.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Adobe

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Calgary / South Zone, the Specialist is responsible for processing requests for health information from both internal and external stakeholders, including third-party entities. The role involves managing and processing production orders, subpoenas, search warrants, and court orders issued by the judicial system. Access & Disclosure Specialists must pay close attention to detail and adhere to legislative requirements such as the Health Information Act (HIA), along with other relevant legislation, policies, and standards of Alberta Health Services (AHS). The role includes accessing health information in various formats—paper, electronic, and microfilm—and ensuring the accurate release of information within established turnaround times.

Description :

As a Health Information Management Professional I, your responsibilities include coding and abstracting data from clinical records, releasing information, and conducting data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the HIA, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data, and perform statistical reporting and data quality reviews for patient records.

Required Qualifications :

- Completion of a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program.

- Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Preferred Qualifications :

- Ability to provide high-level customer service, analyze, problem-solve, and make decisions in accordance with legislation and policies.

- Technical aptitude for information systems and applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Adobe).

- Ability to organize and prioritize in a high-paced environment.

- Proficient in English communication.

- Self-motivated, independent, with conflict management, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.