Health Information Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Kamloops, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Health Information Practitioner to join our team on a full time term basis at our site in Kamloops. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Health Information Practitioner performs technical functions such as coding, abstracting, retrieval of computerized data and processing of medical and legal correspondence. What We Offer Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Employer paid vacation Medical Services Plan Employer paid insurance premiums Extended health & dental coverage (Potential) Municipal Pension Plan Work-life balance About The Job Performs coding and abstracting functions according to standards and guidelines for classification systems and administrative and clinical databases and data holdings. Ensures that database submissions are complete, accurate and meet turnaround targets by following established procedures. Performs data validation activities and processes database error corrections and other related communications. Consults with physicians in order to ensure code assignments are accurate according to classification rules and consistent with clinical documentation in the record. Maintains up to date knowledge of guidelines for classification systems and reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to appropriate supervisor for resolution. Ensures use of current data abstracting manuals. Prepares routine statistics for administrative and clinical use, prepares ad hoc statistics for authorized requesters as required. Participates in quality improvement, audit and research studies/projects by collecting, retrieving, analyzing data and reporting on findings. Performs qualitative analysis on patient records in accordance with established standards. Manages, monitors and maintains physician incomplete documentation system in accordance with established standards. Processes medical and legal correspondence requests by providing information in accordance with IH HIMS guidelines and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other legislation as appropriate. Participates in multidisciplinary committees as required. Assists with orientation of new staff and acts as a preceptor for health information management students during their practicum. Participates in the quality improvement program of Health Information Management Services to ensure compliance with established guidelines, external regulatory and accreditation requirements and to ensure consistency of quality data for the organization’s internal data needs and identify, investigate and prevent violations. Performs other related duties as assigned Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr



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