Health Information Management Professional - Inpatient Coder

Humber River Health; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a Health Information Management Professional – Inpatient Coder for its Health Information Services department. This part-time permanent role involves coding and abstracting patient records following established guidelines. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and be committed to effective patient data management in a community-focused healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years previous experience in inpatient coding/abstracting required.
• Proven knowledge and use of the CIHI Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and NACRS.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Responsibilities

• Review & analyze patient records and assign ICD-10-CA/CCI codes.
• Abstract information according to CIHI standards and hospital policy.
• Document productivity in compliance with departmental protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program

Certified Member of Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

ICD10/CCI Classification Course (preferred)

Tools

Med2020 Winrecs

Meditech 6.0 information systems

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a Health Information Management Professional – Inpatient Coder to work in our Health Information Services department.

Employment Status: Permanent Part TimeHours of Work: Days, 37.5 hours per weekLocation: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteLabour Group:TeamstersReporting Relationship: Manager, Clinical Data CollectionHourly Rate: $35.482 - $36.661

Responsibilities:

• Review & analysis of patient records and assignment of ICD-10-CA/CCI codes
• Applies ICD10-CA/CCI coding methodologies resulting in proper grouping outcomes
• Abstracting information according to standards from CIHI (DAD, NACRS) and hospital policy
• Ensures that all visits to be coded are done and balance at the end of each month
• Document productivity in accordance with departmental protocols
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program
• Certified Member of Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• 2-3 years previous experience in Inpatient coding/abstracting required.
• Proven knowledge and use of the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Ambulatory Care database (NACRS), and other CIHI products and standards.
• ICD10/CCI Classification Course preferred
• Working knowledge of Med2020 Winrecs abstract an asset
• Working knowledge of Meditech 6.0 information systems an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work with hospital staff, co-workers, physicians and team members in a positive, cooperative manner.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment
• Applicants may be required to successfully complete full administrative testing, to include ICD-10-CA &CCI coding test
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.