Health Information Specialist

4 weeks ago

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

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

About the Job

The successful candidate will perform technical functions such as coding, abstracting, retrieval of computerized data, and processing of medical and legal correspondence. They will also ensure that database submissions are complete, accurate, and meet turnaround targets by following established procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Consults with physicians 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.
  • Prepares routine statistics for administrative and clinical use and 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.
Requirements
  • Graduation from a recognized program for Health Information Practitioners.
  • Certified by the Canadian College of Health Information Management and eligible for active membership with Canadian Health Information Management Association.
  • Knowledge of protection of privacy and freedom of information legislation, patient's rights to confidentiality, and legal requirements for the production of records.
  • Knowledge of health information systems and database management, statistical calculations, and interpretation of reports from administrative and clinical databases.
  • One year's recent related experience in a HIMS department of an acute care health care facility or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities
  • Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
  • Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
  • Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written, and computer communication means.
  • Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
  • Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, and establish priorities.
  • Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking.
  • Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
  • Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows-based programs.
Language

The official language of this job posting is English.

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