Health Records Technician - Temporary Full-Time

brockvillegeneralhospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks a Health Records Technician to accurately code clinical reports to provincial and federal standards. You will participate in hospital-wide quality initiatives and support a patient-centered environment within Health Records.

The role requires CHIMA certification, CIHI coding knowledge (ICD-10/CCI), and strong organizational skills for chart assembly and confidentiality in a busy department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program.
• CHIMA certification required and in good standing.
• Knowledge of ICD-10/CCI and CIHI standards.
• Familiarity with Med2020 WinRecs or similar software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or with others and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• DAD and NACRS coding of diseases and interventions using ICD-10 and CCI.
• Abstraction of diagnosis and symptoms per CIHI guidelines.
• Assemble inpatient, emergency and day surgery charts.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of inpatient charts.
• Assist with routine office duties (phone, front desk).
• Support efficient functioning of the Health Records Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Accountable work ethic

Independent or team work

Time management

Education

CHIMA certification (mandatory)

Health Information Management program graduate

Tools

Med2020 WinRecs

Job description

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