Supervisor - Health Information Services

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisor Health Information Services at Prairie Mountain Health is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and operation of the HIS program across the region. They oversee staff, supervise operations, and participate with an interdisciplinary team to meet portfolio targets.

The role requires HIM education, CHIMA certification, strong privacy knowledge, leadership, and ability to manage data quality, coding, records processing, and switchboard functions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards).
• Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management program with active CHIMA certification.
• Three (3) years equivalent full-time health information experience in the last five years.
• Experience with health information management practices in acute care with high-volume inpatient/ambulatory activity.

Responsibilities

• Safe administration and operation of Health Information Services across Prairie Mountain Health.
• Leadership and expertise in Data Quality, Coding, Records Processing, Dictation/Transcription/Editing, Registration and Switchboard operations.
• Monitor financial, human resources, equipment and environmental issues of Health Information Services.
• Develop policies and procedures related to Health Information Services.
• Plan for continued professional development of staff and self.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Health Information Management program

CHIMA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Records Management

Microsoft Office

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Requisition ID: 413997

Position Number: 1PMHhrecSPVHIS-01

City: Brandon

Department / Unit: Health Information Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union : Non Union

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Position Summary:

The Supervisor Health Information Services shall be accountable to the Director/Regional Manager/Manager Health Information Services and is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation and operation of the Health Information Services program within Prairie Mountain Health. Within their delegated authority, the Supervisor Health Information Services is responsible for decision-making, supervision and management, performing diverse and routine to complex administrative work that involves the supervision of staff. The Supervisor - HIS participates with an interdisciplinary team within the program(s) portfolio and regional team structure.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management program. Active certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association
• Three (3) years equivalent full time experience in health information within the last five (5) years
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Experience in health information management practices in acute health care environment with high volume inpatient and ambulatory activity and automated systems that support communications, records processing and management
• Proficiency with health information systems , including but not limited to:
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) system specific to orders, results repository, electronic documentation
• Records Analysis systems
• Document Management System specific to scanning, retrieval and indexing of health information
• Switchboard and telecommunication systems
• Knowledge of and experience in privacy legislation including the Personal Health Information Act, Mental Health Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Experience with CIHI products and standards, data analysis, coding and abstracting, case mix groupings, and resource intensity weights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in employee and labour relations
• Demonstrated experience in initiating changes and improvements, including skills in workplace re-engineering within a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) environment
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health care management
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop Policy and Procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Overview:

• Responsible for the safe administration and operation of Health Information Services throughout Prairie Mountain Health.
• Provides leadership and expertise as it relates to Data Quality, Coding, Records Processing, Dictation/Transcription/Editing, Registration, and Switchboard operations
• Monitors appropriate financial, human resources, equipment and environmental issues of Health Information Services within Prairie Mountain Health.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures related to Health Information Services.
• Instrumental in the planning and development of a sustainable program.
• Participates in portfolio/facility/regional team structure.
• Develops and maintains functional relationships with other departments/programs, providing support as it relates to health information management.
• Plans for continued professional development of staff and self.
• Operationalizes Prairie Mountain Health’s Vision, Mission and Values statements.
• Promotes the quality dimensions of access, safety, effectiveness and satisfaction in the provision of Prairie Mountain Health’s services.
• Participates and/or oversees the transformation of clinical data to useful health information and statistics for planning, management and research.
• Acts as a designated Privacy Officer for PMH
• Acts as a resource on matters related to privacy and access of personal health information for PMH
• Collaborates with investigation and management of reported incidents

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.