Health Records Technician

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time
Number of Positions: 1
Union: SEIU CLERICAL
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $ $37.32

Why Join Our Team?

• A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve

About the role:

The Coder will work with physicians and allied health care providers toward a common understanding of CIHI grouper methodology and its relationship to documentation funding and decision making. Maintains effective interpersonal skills to work with physicians, co-workers and staff in a positive co-operative manner. He/she role models organizational core competencies.

What you'll be doing:

• Using ICD-10 CA and CCI classification to assign codes to inpatient, day surgery, oncology and or emergency patients
• Entering data (abstracting) into Med2020 WinRecs system
• Perform the above functions on a concurrent basis with accuracy
• Must have excellent knowledge of medical terminology
• Must have a good understanding of anatomy and physiology along with disease processes
• Self-driven to keep up the above noted knowledge
• Perform all quality, correction functions associated with above functions
• Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
• Work with physicians to affect change in documentation on the chart such that CMGs and expected length of stay are correctly assigned.

What you'll bring:

• Health Information Management diploma
• Canadian Health Information Management Association certification (CHIMA)
• Two years current coding of inpatient, day surgery, oncology and or emergency records using ICD-10 CA and CCI
• Complexity Analysis
• Competent in software - MS Office, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint is an asset
• Ability to maneuver through Meditech, Med2020 WinRecs, Folio
• Ability to focus and concentrate in a busy, often loud environment
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used safely to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health