Health Information Management Specialist

5 days ago


Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Full time
Job Opportunity at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Career Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Health Information Management Coder to join our team at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. As an essential member of our Health Information Systems team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our patient data.

About the Role

This full-time position is specifically for inpatient coding (DAD) and requires a graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program. You will have experience in Meditech Expanse and be a member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).

Responsibilities

  • Using CIHI Guidelines and Principles, Ontario MOH guidelines, as well as hospital policies and procedures, code and abstract DAD and NACRS charts.
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy through data validation processes. Generates reports and queries, then examines the results to identify discrepancies in the MED2020 system to guarantee accurate data.
  • Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff on documentation issues that relate to specificity and accuracy of coding.
  • Meet workload standards as required for the specific HIM assignment.
  • Keep abreast with changes in coding practices, CIHI Guidelines/Principles, and Hospital Policies and Procedures.
  • Participate in Coding Quality Improvement Workshops, Seminars, and Teleconferences.
  • May provide occasional relief for release of information for non-circle of care requests.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program.
  • Experience in Meditech Expanse is required.
  • Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).
  • 3 years' experience coding/abstracting with DAD.
  • Previous experience working in Release of Information would be considered an asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of CIHI's Guidelines/Principles, MED2020 Abstracting System, and Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers.
  • Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients, and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must be dedicated to professional growth & development.
  • Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
  • Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
  • Health Information Management preferred.
  • Knowledge of Meditech Client/Server is strongly desired.
  • Experience in project management, and management of human and financial resources.
  • Experience and knowledge relevant to information privacy laws, release of information, and access laws is considered an asset.

Benefits

This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short and long-term disability income protection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee & Family Assistance Program, and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

Corporate Culture

At Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission, and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patients and their families.

Current Immunization Record Required

Current immunization record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.



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