Coding Specialist - DAD

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
We are currently looking for a Health Information Management Professional DAD Coding Specialist to join our Health Information Management team to assign diagnosis and intervention codes to inpatient records and electronically abstract demographic and clinical information from patients' health records. The position offers work from home flexibility with an on-site requirement for meetings/conferences.
Here's What You'll Get To Do   Assign diagnosis and intervention codes to inpatient records (DAD) using ICD-10-CA/CCI.
Electronically abstract demographic and clinical information from patients' health records in accordance with CIHI's (Canadian Institute for Health Information) Coding Standards and Abstracting Manuals and Principles and Hospital Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
Keep up to date with changes in coding practices, CIHI Standards/Guidelines/Principles regarding DAD data elements.
Apply knowledge of CMG+/HIG grouping and assignment with RIW/HIG Weights in relation to the MOHLTC's HSFR and HBAM.
Participate in peer review audits both internally and externally.
Engage physicians/peers in clinical documentation and data quality improvement initiatives.
Attend Coding Quality Improvement Workshops, Seminars, and Teleconferences as it pertains to the job (CIHI, CHIMA etc.).
Here's What You'll Need   Graduate of an approved Health Information Management program.
Must be an active certified member of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)/ the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).
Minimum 2 years hospital experience in ICD-10-CA/CCI DAD Coding is required.
In-depth knowledge of CIHI's Canadian Coding Standards.

Experience with Epic, MED
2020 Win Recs Abstracting System, 3M Codefinder, Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams), and Citrix are preferred assets.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, teamwork and customer service skills, coupled with an attention to detail.
Excellent ability to work independently with minimum supervision under tight deadlines with good attendance, and demonstrated self-learning initiative are essential.
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-time.

NOTE:

Testing will be conducted on selected applicants prior to a potential interview.  Here's What You'll Love   A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick Kids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
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