Health Records Technician (Coding Classification Specialist) - Health Information Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority dedicated to providing top-notch health services across Nova Scotia. As a Coding Classification Specialist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of health information coding, contributing to patient safety and quality care. This temporary full-time position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. With competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those passionate about health information management. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying the beautiful Atlantic lifestyle.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Information Management diploma.
• Certification with Canadian Health Information Management Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate coding and abstraction of health information.
• Monitor data quality and prepare submissions for health programs.

Skills

Health Information Management

Coding Experience

Data Collection Standards

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

2-3 Year Diploma in Health Information Management

Certified Health Information Management Professional

Tools

3M

MEDITECH

Discharge Abstract Database

National Ambulatory Reporting System

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 202134
Location: Central Zone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: IMIT HIS Coding CZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% ) x 1
Admin Professionals P osition
Posting Closing Date: 12-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to and under the direction of the Provincial Manager, Coding Classification & Terminology Standards, Clinical Documentation, Audit & Reporting and /or designate, the Coding Classification Specialist Health is responsible for providing accurate coding and abstraction of Inpatient, Day Surgery, and Emergency health information.

Coding & Abstracting
The Coding Classification Specialist Health through integration of clinical knowledge and information systems, contributes to quality, patient safety, decision making and planning of health care services. The HRT possess a unique skill set, allowing them to comprehensively collect data, maintain information integrity and report health information in a responsible and knowledgeable way. Health Record Technician will be responsible for producing timely high quality coded and abstracted data, monitor data quality and prepare submissions for CIHI and other specialty programs.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of a 2-3 year diploma from a recognized Canada Health Information Management Association recognized program (2085 hours)
• Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management & hold active certified membership in good standing with Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Knowledge of National & Provincial legislation and NSHA/Area policies that govern Confidentiality, Privacy, and security of health information and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• 2 years of coding experience in the health information management field
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development including completion of 36 continuing education credits every three years post-graduation
• Current knowledge of data collection standard including Canadian Institute of Health Information standards (i.e. Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, Management Information System)
• Knowledge of health information systems (3M, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Reporting system, & ADT system (MEDITECH /STAR)
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and good judgement
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs- Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lync & Outlook calendar
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

*A coding skills test will be administered as part of the selection process

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Temporary Long Assignment, Full-time Position; 75hours biweekly
• Approximate term of 12months (Assignment length subject to change)
• This is a hybrid position, consisting of a rotating schedule of shifts working both on site and from home

Compensation and Benefits

$29.44 - 31.57 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionalsbargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.