Health Record Technician; CVHNS Abstractor - Health Information Services

Health Record Technician (CVHNS Abstractor) - Health Information Services at Nova Scotia Health Authority

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: IMIT HIS Coding C

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (100%)

Posting Closing Date: 9-Jan-26

Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia (CVHNS) mission is to improve cardiovascular health and care of Nova Scotians with a focus on acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, transient ischemic attack and stroke. The CVHNS Abstractor / Health Record Technician reports to the Manager, Health Information Services, Coding & Abstracting and is responsible for the accurate identification, interpretation and recording of data from inpatient charts with appropriate cardiovascular diagnoses.

These data form the basis for provincial monitoring and surveillance of cardiovascular disease. The Technician reviews and interprets clinical documentation and collects data using criteria and guidelines outlined in the CVHNS Abstracting Manual, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data collected and maintaining confidentiality and security of patient information.

• Successful completion of a 2-3 year diploma from a recognized Canada Health Information Management Association program (2085 hours)
• Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management & hold active certified membership in good standing with Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Knowledge of National & Provincial legislation and NSHA/Area policies that govern Confidentiality, Privacy, and security of health information and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• 2 years of coding experience in the health information management field preferred
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development including completion of 36 continuing education credits every three years post‑graduation
• Current knowledge of data collection standard including Canadian Institute of Health Information standards (e.g., Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, Management Information System)
• Knowledge of health information systems (3M, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Reporting system, & ADT system (MEDITECH /STAR))
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and good judgement
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time‑management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs—Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lync & Outlook calendar
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• A coding skills test will be administered as part of the selection process

• Permanent, Full‑time Position; 75 hours biweekly
• No travel required;
  Work from home Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate must live in Nova Scotia or be willing to relocate to Nova Scotia prior to starting work

Hourly rate: $29.44 – $31.57. Eligible for the Nova Scotia Health benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success Factors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.