Health Information Management Professional I

Alberta Health Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS) in Scotland to review clinical documentation and assign diagnoses codes following ICD-10-CA/CCI standards. The role requires attention to detail for data integrity and opportunities for workflow efficiencies. Ideal candidates must have a diploma in Health Information Management and be registered with the Canadian Health Information Management Association. Proficiency in coding standards and Microsoft Office applications is essential. This full-time role offers a salary range of $31.13 to $38.98 per hour with a focus on data quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
• 1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes.
• Gather, retrieve, code, and analyze clinical and demographic data for statistical reporting.
• Conduct data quality reviews for patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards

Experience with Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Connect Care (EPIC)

3M HDM abstracting system

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS) you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules. You will use thorough attention to detail to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. Applicants will be required to pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Location negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance in place (for applicable geographical location).

Description:

As a Health Information Management Professional I you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records release of information and/or data quality accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act. You will gather retrieve collate code design analyze interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.

• Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Data Collection - Health Information Management
• Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $31.13
• Maximum Salary: $38.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses interventions and specific data elements. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook MS Teams Word Excel PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Ability to work independently with strong organizational time management analytical and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications:

1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI. Consideration given to those who have not coded within 2 years but have a certificate from a CCHIM approved Coding Refresher or Coding Specialist Program. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting system. Certified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM. Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program Coding Refresher or other coding & classification programs recognized by CCHIM.