Health Information Specialist: Coding, Data & Analytics

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is looking for an experienced Health Information Practitioner in Kamloops. The practitioner will perform coding, abstracting, and data retrieval tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines. Candidates should have a recognized health information program and certification. Competitive benefits including training opportunities and work-life balance offered.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Medical Services Plan

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

(Potential) Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of protection of privacy and freedom of information legislation.
• Understanding health information systems and database management.
• One year of recent related experience in a HIMS department.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding and abstracting functions according to standards.
• Consult with physicians to ensure accurate code assignments.
• Prepare routine statistics for administrative and clinical use.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Physical ability

Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Health Information Practitioners

Certification by the Canadian College of Health Information Management

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Windows

Job description

A leading health organization is looking for an experienced Health Information Practitioner in Kamloops. The practitioner will perform coding, abstracting, and data retrieval tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines. Candidates should have a recognized health information program and certification. Competitive benefits including training opportunities and work-life balance offered.