Health Information Specialist - Medical Records & Data

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a qualified individual for Health Records management, focusing on patient safety and quality improvements. Applicants must have appropriate education in Health Information Management, certification, and experience in computerized systems. Key skills include effective communication and teamwork. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy of health records through coding and data entry.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a Medical Records Department utilizing computerized health records system.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Manager, Health Records and liaises with the Clinical Data Coordinator.
• Codes and inputs information using data from the health record.

Skills

Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field

Ability to use computerized systems

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work in teams

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Education

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program

Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association

Job description

A health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a qualified individual for Health Records management, focusing on patient safety and quality improvements. Applicants must have appropriate education in Health Information Management, certification, and experience in computerized systems. Key skills include effective communication and teamwork. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy of health records through coding and data entry.