Health Information Practitioner

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Penticton is looking for an experienced Health Information Practitioner to join their team on a full-time Relief basis. The role involves coding, abstracting, and managing medical and legal correspondence following established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health information management, excellent data validation skills, and the ability to collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate coding. A comprehensive benefits package and a focus on work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience with coding and abstracting functions according to standards.
• Ability to perform data validation and database error corrections.
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation and classification rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding and abstracting functions according to standards.
• Ensure data submissions are complete and accurate.
• Consult with physicians for accurate code assignments.
• Participate in quality improvement and research studies.

Skills

Coding

Data retrieval

Data validation

Consultation with physicians

Quality improvement

Education

Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent

Job description

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Health Information Practitioner to join our team on a full-time Relief basis at our site in Penticton.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Health Information Practitioner performs technical functions such as coding, abstracting, retrieval of computerized data, and processing of medical and legal correspondence.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training / education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About The Job

1. Perform coding and abstracting functions according to standards and guidelines for classification systems and administrative and clinical databases and data holdings.
2. Ensure that database submissions are complete, accurate, and meet turnaround targets by following established procedures. Perform data validation activities and process database error corrections and other related communications.
3. Consult with physicians to ensure code assignments are accurate according to classification rules and consistent with clinical documentation in the record.
4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of guidelines for classification systems and reporting requirements. Bring identified concerns to the appropriate supervisor for resolution.
5. Ensure the use of current data abstracting manuals.
6. Prepare routine statistics for administrative and clinical use, and prepare ad hoc statistics for authorized requesters as required.
7. Participate in quality improvement, audit, and research studies/projects by collecting, retrieving, analyzing data, and reporting on findings.
8. Perform qualitative analysis on patient records in accordance with established standards.
9. Manage, monitor, and maintain the physician incomplete documentation system in accordance with established standards.
10. Process medical and legal correspondence requests by providing information in accordance with IH HIMS guidelines, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and other legislation as appropriate.
11. Participate in multidisciplinary committees as required.
12. Assist with orientation of new staff and act as a preceptor for health information management students during their practicum.
13. Participate in the quality improvement program of Health Information Management Services to ensure compliance with established guidelines, external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and to ensure consistency of quality data for the organization’s internal data needs. Identify, investigate, and prevent violations.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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