Health Records Technician - Temporary Full-Time

brockvillegeneralhospital; Kingston; Sur place; CAD 89 859 000 - 101 751 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brockville General Hospital is seeking a Health Records Technician to ensure timely and accurate coding of clinical reports in line with provincial and federal standards.

The role involves DAD/NACRS coding (ICD-10/CCI), CIHI guidelines, and chart abstraction; you will participate in hospital-wide activities to support patient-centered care and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program from a recognized college.
• CHIMA certification mandatory and active member in good standing.
• Knowledge of CIHI standards and ICD-10/CCI coding.
• Experience with Med2020 (WinRecs) or similar abstracting software.
• Familiarity with terminal-digit filing system.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently or with others.
• Good attendance and availability.
• Knowledge of Public Hospitals Act.
• Knowledge of CIHI grouping methodologies CMG, CACS, HIG.

Responsabilités

• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• DAD and NACRS coding of diseases and interventions using ICD-10 and CCI.
• Abstraction of diagnosis and symptoms according to CIHI guidelines.
• Assemble 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.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Formation

Health Information Management program graduate

CHIMA certification mandatory

Outils

Med2020 (WinRecs)

Description du poste

Position: Health Records Technician

Competition #: 2026-

Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 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:$31.36 - $35.51/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