Health Information Practitioner Specialist
3 days ago
As a key member of our team at the Interior Health Authority, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. Our Health Information Practitioner Specialists play a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care by providing accurate and timely information.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health Information Practitioner Specialist to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for performing technical functions such as coding, abstracting, retrieval of computerized data, and processing of medical and legal correspondence.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of health information systems and database management. You will also need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Coding and abstracting functions according to standards and guidelines for classification systems and administrative and clinical databases and data holdings.
- 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.
- Prepares routine statistics for administrative and clinical use.
- Participates in quality improvement, audit, and research studies/projects by collecting, retrieving, analyzing data, and reporting on findings.
- Qualitative analysis on patient records in accordance with established standards.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid training/education opportunities.
- Employer-paid vacation.
- Extended health & dental coverage.
- Municipal Pension Plan.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year (dependent on qualifications and experience)
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