Health Information Coder

**Posting Period**:
Open: June 18, 2025

Deadline: June 24, 2025

Non-Union

**Department Name**:
**Health Information Management**

The Health Information Coder is responsible for the coding and classification of all diseases and interventions for inpatient, one day stay, emergency and outpatient encounters, in accordance with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) standards and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MoHLTC) requirements.

The Health Information Coder utilizes the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI), Canadian Coding Standards (CCS), Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) Abstracting manuals, and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging System.

The Health Information Coder translates clinical documentation into standardized alphanumeric codes which is submitted to CIHI and the MoHLTC for funding and resource allocation. Coded data captures resources and complexity and the true acuity of our patient population.

**What we offer**:

- Rate of Pay: $30.70 per hour - $38.37 per hour
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
- Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Initiatives

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a two (2) year diploma in Health Information Management required
- Currently Certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) required
- Member in good standing with CHIMA required
- Minimum up to one-year recent related job experience
- Recent inpatient coding experience preferred
- Demonstrated detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology
- Handle and maintain patient information confidentially according to LHSC policies, privacy and legal requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of CIHI indices and comparative reports
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of the complicated funding formulas involving QBP, CMG, CACS, HIG, RIW
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of 3M Codefinder software and Folio (ICD-10-CA, CCI)
- Demonstrated proficiency with Cerner, PowerChart, 3M Health Data Management (HDM) Abstracting System
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of 3M Report Writer and Clinical Documentation Improvement Software
- Demonstrated meticulous accuracy and attention to detail skills
- Demonstrated exemplary communication skills, both written and oral
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to manage change
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

**Teaching, Learning and Research**

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Immunization Requirements**

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC.

**Work Permit