Health Information Management Professional – MR 02/26

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works in Ontario is seeking a Health Information Management Professional to collaborate with the Health Records Department and the broader interdisciplinary team. The role requires CHIMA certification, HIM program graduate, ICD-10 coding familiarity, strong medical terminology, and experience with electronic abstracting systems and CIHI reporting.

You will perform chart assembly, data collection, statistics, release of information, and ensure confidentiality and accuracy in

Qualifications

• Graduate HIM program and CHIMA certification required.
• Must be a CHIMA member in good standing.
• Experience in Health Records preferred (1 year).
• Familiarity with ICD-10 coding and CIHI guidelines.
• Strong confidentiality and privacy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Room National Ambulatory Reporting Initiative
• Electronic Abstracting & Diagnosis Coding
• Chart Assembly and Quality Analysis
• Data Collection
• Statistics
• CIHI and MOH Reporting
• Release of Health Information
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program

CHIMA certification

Member in good standing

Tools

Electronic Abstracting System

3M familiarity

CIHI guidelines

Job description

Job Summary

The Health Information Management Professional works collaboratively with all members of the Health Records Department and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program
• Must be certified by the C.H.I.M.A. and a member in good standing
• A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in a Health Records Department would be preferred
• Familiarity with ICD-10-Coding Classification and CIHI guidelines
• Proficient medical terminology and transcription skills
• Knowledge of an Electronic Abstracting System is required, familiarity with “3M” preferred
• Knowledge of professional ethics and proper regard for confidential/privacy issues is required
• Previous experience in computerized health information system environment would be an asset
• Individual must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position, which may include lifting 30lbs and fine motor control as per job demands analysis.

Job Duties

• Emergency Room National Ambulatory Reporting Initiative
• Electronic Abstracting & Diagnosis Coding
• Chart Assembly and Quality Analysis
• Data Collection
• Statistics
• CIHI and MOH Reporting
• Release of Health Information
• Other Duties as assigned

Salary

$27.74 – $33.57 per hour; in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Closing Date

When filled.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent‑free facility.