Health Information Management Professional I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Clinical Coding Specialist who will review patient health records and assign accurate codes in compliance with Canadian standards. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality data, contribute to workflow efficiencies, and work closely within healthcare settings. The role requires a diploma in Health Information Management and offers an opportunity to ensure data integrity and quality across various health services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma in Health Information Management is required.
• Active registration with CHIMA is preferred.
• At least one year of coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign diagnoses and intervention codes.
• Contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies.
• Run and reconcile reports, maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited Health Information Management program

Tools

ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems

Microsoft Office

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. You will ensure the validity, integrity, and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. Additionally, you will contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. Applicants must write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to the interview. Location may be negotiable within Alberta.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing clinical documentation and applying diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions for accuracy and completeness.
• Remediating edits and warnings, and escalating issues related to patient encounters, documentation, coding, and abstracting for guidance.
• Running and reconciling reports.
• Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with applicable legislation and policies.

Description:

As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will code and abstract data from clinical records, manage release of information, and perform data quality assurance. You will gather, retrieve, analyze, and report on clinical and demographic data, ensuring compliance with AHS procedures and legislation.

Location specifics include:

• Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta
• Unit and Program: Data Collection
• Location: U of A Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-JUN-2025
• Availability: 16-JUN-2025 to 31-DEC-2026

Qualifications:

• Completion of a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CHIMA.

Additional qualifications include knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards, experience with DAD and NACRS manuals, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI, experience with Connect Care and 3M systems, and relevant certifications.