Health Information Management Professional - NACRS ER Coder

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,723 - 45,177; Part time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Health Information Management Professional – NACRS ER Coder to join our Health Information Services department. This permanent part-time role operates at the Wilson Site with cross-site coverage as needed, in Toronto.

Hours are Monday to Friday days, with an hourly rate of CAD 31.739–CAD 32.794. The successful candidate will ensure accurate coding per CIHI NACRS and CIHI standards, balance monthly totals, and maintain productivity records while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program.
• Certified Member of CHIMA.
• 2–3 years NACRS ER coding/abstracting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CIHI NACRS and CIHI products and standards.
• ICD10/CCI classification knowledge preferred.
• Meditech 6.0/6.1 knowledge asset.
• Able to work with hospital staff and maintain professionalism.
• Strong attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient records and assign ICD-10-CA/CCI codes.
• Apply ICD-10-CA/CCI coding methodologies for proper grouping.
• Abstract information per CIHI NACRS and hospital policy.
• Ensure visits to be coded are completed and balanced monthly.
• Record productivity per departmental protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Health Information Management Program

CHIMA certification

Tools

Meditech 6.0/6.1

Med2020 Winrecs

Job description

Right now we’re looking for a Health Information Management Professional – NACRS ER Coder to work in our Health Information Services department. Permanent Part-time.

Location: the company – Wilson Site, cross site coverage may be required

Hours of work: Monday to Friday Days

Hourly rate: $31.739 - $32.794

Employee Group: Teamsters Clerical

Job 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program
• Certified Member of Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• 2-3 years previous experience in NACRS ER coding/abstracting preferred.
• Proven knowledge and use of the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), 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 and/or 6.1 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.

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 Ontario…

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