Health Information Management Professional – MR

Job Summary:

The Health Information Management Professional works collaboratively with all members of the Health Records Department and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

· Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program.

· Must be certified by the C.H.I.M.A. and a member in good standing.

· A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in a Health Records Department would be preferred.

· Familiarity with ICD-10-Coding Classification and CIHI guidelines.

· Proficient medical terminology and transcription skills.

· Knowledge of an Electronic Abstracting System is required, familiarity with “3M” preferred.

· Knowledge of professional ethics and proper regard for confidential/privacy issues is required.

· Previous experience in computerized health information system environment would be an asset.

· Individual must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

· Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position, which may include lifting 30lbs and fine motor control as per job demands analysis.

Job Duties:

· Emergency Room National Ambulatory Reporting Initiative.

· Electronic Abstracting & Diagnosis Coding.

· Chart Assembly and Quality Analysis.

· Data Collection.

· Statistics.

· CIHI and MOH Reporting.

· Release of Health Information.

· Other Duties as assigned.

Salary:

$27.13 – $32.83 per hour; in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Closing Date: When filled.

Competition Number: MR 01/25

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