Health Information Specialist

7 days ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Job Summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a skilled Health Information Practitioner to join our team on a casual basis. This is a casual position, which means hours are not guaranteed and days of work and shift times may vary.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform coding and abstracting functions according to standards and guidelines for classification systems and administrative and clinical databases and data holdings.
  • Ensure that database submissions are complete, accurate and meet turnaround targets by following established procedures.
  • Consult with physicians to ensure code assignments are accurate according to classification rules and consistent with clinical documentation in the record.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of guidelines for classification systems and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare routine statistics for administrative and clinical use, and prepare ad hoc statistics for authorized requesters as required.
  • Participate in quality improvement, audit and research studies/projects by collecting, retrieving, analyzing data and reporting on findings.
  • Perform qualitative analysis on patient records in accordance with established standards.
  • Manage, monitor and maintain physician incomplete documentation system in accordance with established standards.
  • Process 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.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary committees as required.
  • Assist with orientation of new staff and act as a preceptor for health information management students during their practicum.
  • Participate 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.
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
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Work-life balance


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