Clinical Health Information Management Specialist

Position Summary
Please note that the wage range for the Registered Clinical Health Information Management Specialist (CHIMS) – Health Records position is $32.77 to $33.83 per hour. Applicants who begin employment prior to obtaining registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) will be compensated at the uncertified rate of $30.56 to $31.90 per hour until registration is successfully completed.

Required

• Active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association or certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association obtained within six months of start date. Preference will be given to fully qualified candidates.
• Must have proof of current CPE credits or, a recent graduate (in the last 12 months) and can provide proof of diploma.
• Knowledge and use of Folio.
• Knowledge of Medical Staff Rules & Regulations, Public Hospitals Act, Personal Health Information Privacy Act and other pertinent legislation.
• For internal candidates, disciplinary and attendance records will be considered.

Duties

• Reviews health records quantitatively to ascertain that records meet necessary criteria, and reports errors and/or omissions.
• Monitors and maintains a system for charts that are past due and reports to Manager and notifies physicians that are delinquent in chart completion.
• Assembles records for permanent filing.
• Receives, evaluates and responds to correspondence, telephone requests and in-person inquiries regarding release of health records.
• Attends at court with the health record, under subpoena.
• Assesses information in health records and assigns codes according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10CA) and Canadian Classification of Interventions (CCI) and maintains abstracting data base.
• Retrieves patient charts from previous admissions and directs to appropriate floor/unit on admission.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, screens and re routes calls.
• Assumes responsibility for microfilming process.
• Files charts in main dept. and alternate storage areas.
• Participates in departmental QA Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Rarely – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Frequently – prolonged sitting.
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces.
• Required Rarely – crouching/squatting, climbing, balancing.

Dexterity

• Required Often – prolonged fine finger movement.
• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping.
• Required Rarely - reaching.

Equal Opportunity
We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or