Health Information Management Professional – PT – (MR 01/25)

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Sioux Lookout is looking for a Health Information Management Professional to work within the Health Records Department. The selected candidate will conduct data collection, manage electronic abstracting and coding, and ensure compliance with health information guidelines. Ideal candidates must have C.H.I.M.A. certification and experience in health records. This position offers hourly pay ranging from $27.13 to $32.83 in line with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the C.H.I.M.A. and a member in good standing.
• Minimum of one year experience in a Health Records Department preferred.
• Familiarity with CIHI guidelines and proficient in medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection and reporting for CIHI and MOH.
• Perform chart assembly and quality analysis.
• Handle emergency room national ambulatory reporting initiative.

Skills

Certified by C.H.I.M.A.

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program

Tools

Electronic Abstracting System

ICD-10-Coding Classification

3M software

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

$27.13 – $32.83 per hour; in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Closing Date

When filled.

Competition Number

MR 01/25

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