Health Information Mgmt Professional

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo, Canada, seeks a professional to perform diverse medical records duties within the health information management field. The ideal candidate is a graduate from an accredited program, holds CHIM certification, and possesses recent experience with health records systems. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are essential in this role, which also includes responsibilities such as preparing statistical records and responding to requests for medical information.

Qualifications

• One year of recent, related experience in health information management.
• Knowledge of ADT and Health Records Systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical records, coding, abstracting, indexing.
• Respond to requests for medical information according to established procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program

Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management at the Certificant Level

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator or designate, performs a variety of medical records duties such as preparing statistical records, coding, abstracting, indexing, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Responds to requests for medical information according to established procedures.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program. Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.

Knowledge of and experience with ADT and Health Records Systems; one (1) year recent, related experience, including use of current clinical classification, data collecting and reporting systems; processing of release of information requests in accordance with applicable legislation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Identify, plan, organize and complete work assignments.
• Establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, health care providers, external agencies, clients and the public.
• Problem-solve under pressures of time and pace.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate attention to accuracy and detail.
• Keyboard 50 wpm.
• Promote and foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4308.pdf