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Health Information Management Specialist

3 months ago


Inuvik, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This position is exclusively available to individuals residing within a specified distance of Inuvik.

About the Department

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) provides dynamic and rewarding career opportunities in the fields of health and social services management across Canada's North. With service locations in various communities and a workforce exceeding 1,600, the Authority serves over 43,000 residents of the Northwest Territories and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Employees benefit from engaging work environments, supportive communities, and numerous professional growth opportunities.

Position Overview

The Health Information Management Specialist is accountable to the Supervisor of Health Information Services and plays a crucial role in the precise organization of health records to ensure continuity of care. This role involves overseeing the lending of patient charts to authorized personnel and ensuring their prompt retrieval and return. The specialist must adhere to the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) regulations and privacy protocols.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for health data inquiries from staff, the public, other community health centers, hospitals, and healthcare professionals both within and outside the Northwest Territories. The specialist significantly influences public perceptions regarding the NTHSSA's commitment to safeguarding personal health information. Responsibilities include the meticulous filing of over 100 documents or charts daily and managing approximately 50 incoming calls. It is essential that medical reports and documents are organized systematically within the appropriate patient files to prevent misdiagnoses or incorrect treatments.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Completion of a Medical Terminology course
  • Proficiency in computer usage
  • Experience in a reception or administrative role
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight
  • Strong organizational capabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Typical qualifications: The necessary knowledge and skills are generally acquired through a high school diploma, complemented by a medical terminology course and one year of experience in a computerized healthcare setting.