Health Information Management Specialist ICD-10 & Coding

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

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