Accredited Health Record Technician

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_creating healthier communities together_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Salary**

$25.604 - $27.870

**Schedule**

Days, Monday - Friday

**Shift**

8 hrs

**Expected average number of hours**

15-20 hours (not a guarentee of hours)

**Position Summary**:
The Accredited Health Record Technician Team is responsible for analysis and assignment of Classification Codes for Acute Inpatient (DAD) and Ambulatory Care NACRS which includes; Surgical Day Care, Emergency (Level 1 & 3), Medical Day Clinic (including ALR) using CIHI ICD10-CA/CCI and provincial guidelines to ensure accurate and effective case groupings. This role is accountable to assist Release of Information Office to process requests related to Access and Disclosure of Personal Health Information, and ensuring compliance with legislative turn-around times. Other responsibilities include data quality and analysis, case weight monitoring, and verification of unspecified clinical information with physician groups for accurate data collection, submission process to CIHI and other reporting bodies. The successful incumbent will interact with internal and external customers in a professional and patient-focused manner and contribute by identifying innovative ideas to improve services and data quality processes. As a member of the Health Information Management team, the successful incumbent will practice and promote self-development and continuous learning. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

The physical demands of the role may include, but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program required
- Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) in good standing is required
- Minimum 2 years of current experience for coding and abstracting and release of information is required
- Must have excellent skills for case analysis and interpretation for ICD coding classification.
- Must have an understanding and knowledge of grouping and weighting methodologies (ie. CMG, RIW, HIG, Complexity, CACS and ACW)
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure and show good judgment
- Familiar with relevant legislative requirements for release of personal information; Personal Health Information Protection Act, Mental Health Act, Public Hospital Act, Freedom of Information Act, Coroners Act and all other relevant legislation
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are required
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process._

**_We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._