Health Information Management Professional I - Clinical Coding Spec.

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Health Information Management Professional I, Clinical Coding Specialist, to review patient records and assign ICD-10-CA/CCI codes in accordance with provincial directives and CIHI rules at Foothills Medical Centre.

The role supports data quality initiatives, requires a HIM diploma and CHIMA eligibility, and offers a 1.00 FTE, days shifts, with location negotiable within Alberta.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM) from an accredited program.
• Active or eligible for CHIMA registration.
• Knowledge of CIHI rules and provincial Coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses and interventions to ensure accurate coding.
• Identify issues and escalate guidance as needed.
• Run and reconcile reports and maintain data quality in the HIM data collection.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM)

CHIMA registration eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Information Management Professional I - Clinical Coding Spec.

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.

Description:

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

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: HIM Data Collection
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027
• 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

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: HIM Data Collection
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-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 a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management (HIM) 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/CCIExperience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting systemCertified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIMCertificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification program

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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