Health Records Technician - Health Records - Temporary Full-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare facility as a Health Records Technician. This temporary full-time position offers the chance to contribute to vital patient care by ensuring accurate coding of clinical reports and maintaining high standards of patient confidentiality. You will play a key role in supporting quality improvement initiatives within a busy Health Records Department. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while enhancing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program.
• Certification with CHIMA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient confidentiality and accurate coding of clinical reports.
• Assist with routine office duties as necessary.

Skills

ICD-10 Coding

CIHI Standards

Patient Confidentiality

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Health Information Management Program

Certification with CHIMA

Tools

Med2020 (WinRecs)

Job description

POSITION: Health Records Technician

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (up to 6 months with possible extension)

DEPARTMENT: Health Records

UNION ASSOCIATION: CUPE

HOURS OF WORK: Day shifts (Monday to Friday) subject to change based on operational needs

SALARY: $29.19 - $33.06/hour

Summary Of Job

The Health Record Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate coding of clinical reports as required by provincial and federal standards. The Health Records Technician Participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient confidentiality
• DAD and NACRS coding of diseases and interventions using International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) and Canadian Classifications of Interventions (CCI)
• Abstraction of diagnosis and symptoms according to CIHI guidelines
• Assembly of inpatient, emergency and day surgery charts
• Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of inpatient charts
• Assisting with routine office duties as necessary, telephone and counter etc.
• Other duties as deemed necessary to ensure efficient functioning of a busy Health Records Department
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program, from a recognized college
• Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is mandatory
• Current active CHIMA member in good standing and maintained on an annual basis
• Knowledge of the Public Hospitals Act, ICD-10/CCI disease classifications standards
• Sound knowledge of CIHI coding standards
• Knowledge with CIHI grouping methodologies i.e. CMG, CACS, HIG
• Familiarity with Med2020 (WinRecs), or other abstracting software
• Knowledge of a terminal digit filing system
• Good organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated courteous, pleasant and accountable work ethic
• Proven communication skills and ability to work independently or with others as required
• Good attendance and availability required