Health Information Mgmt Professional

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator or designate, performs a variety of medical records duties such as preparing statistical records, coding, abstracting, indexing, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Responds to requests for medical information according to established procedures.

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program. Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.

Knowledge of and experience with ADT and Health Records Systems; one (1) year recent, related experience, including use of current clinical classification, data collecting and reporting systems; processing of release of information requests in accordance with applicable legislation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Identify, plan, organize and complete work assignments.
• Establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, health care providers, external agencies, clients and the public.
• Problem-solve under pressures of time and pace.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate attention to accuracy and detail.
• Keyboard 50 wpm.
• Promote and foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.