Clinical Coding Specialist

7 days ago

Hamilton, Canada St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time

Posting #:
**23487**
- Openings Remaining:
**1**
- Full/Part Time:
**Full Time**
- Reg/Temp/Casual:
**Temporary**
- Union:
**CUPE**
- Hours of Work:
**Monday to Friday; Days**
- Time of Day:
- Shift Length:
- Open Date:
**03/01/23**
- Closing Date:
**10/01/23**

**Temporary assignment - approximately 52 weeks**

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The Clinical Coding Specialist performs the function of coding and abstracting, as well as carrying out the department’s goals and objectives of providing & maintaining comprehensive, accurate and complete health records. The Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for the coding and classification of all diseases and interventions for inpatient and outpatient encounters, in accordance with CIHI standards and MOHLTC requirements. Other appropriate duties may be assigned as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Employee must be certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), in good standing
- Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding practices and policies.
- MS office suite of products including Excel, Word, Power Point and Access.
- Knowledge of computerized abstracting systems (for both DAD and NACRS), encoder and grouper. (3M preferred)
- Excellent working knowledge of CIHI Coding standards, CIHI DAD and NACRS Abstraction Manuals, RIW, HIG, CACS, and diagnoses typing
- Strong communication skills are an asset to this position
- Prior coding experience an asset, preferably in a large teaching hospital.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, biomedical sciences, information sciences and technology and integration of clinical and financial information.
- Able to work in a team environment
- Consideration given to previous work record and attendance

Note: Coding test will be administered as part of the interview process.

**HOURS OF WORK**
Monday-Friday, days

**WAGE RATE**
Hourly: $27.11.......$28.30........$29.49 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

**PLEASE NOTE**
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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