Health Information Management Professional I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Information Management Professional I to code and abstract data from clinical records and support data quality initiatives. You will work under Health Information Act guidelines, gathering and reporting data while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

The role requires a HIMP diploma, CHIMA eligibility, and knowledge of Canadian coding standards, DAD/NACRS, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Health Information Management program (HIMP).
• Knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards and DAD/NACRS Abstracting Manuals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions for accuracy and completeness.
• Remediate edits and warnings; escalate issues related to patient encounters, documentation, coding and abstracting.
• Run and reconcile various reports and ensure data quality.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy and security policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

Health Information Management diploma

CHIMA registration/eligibility

Tools

EPIC Connect Care

3M HDM

Job description

Your Opportunity:
As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial, jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. In this position, you will use your thorough attention to detail to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. *Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Location negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance in place (for applicable geographical location). Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Reviews clinical documentation and applies diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data. Reviews and remediates edits and warnings. Identifies issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting, and escalates guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. The Employee shall maintain confidentiality of all Alberta Health Services (AHS) information in accordance with Alberta Access and Privacy Legislations and shall always comply with Alberta Health Services’ Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).Active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Description:
As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.

Transition Company: Health Shared Services
Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Health Information Management - Data Collection
Primary Location: Sunridge Medical Gallery
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $34.01
Maximum Salary: $42.59
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development.
Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines, working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI.
Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting system.
Certified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM.
Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification program.