Health Information Coder; Temporary; Health Records Coding

Position: Health Information Coder (Temporary) - Health Records Coding
Posting Period:  October 10, 2026, to October 16, 2026

Who We Are
For 150 years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been a leader in world-class care. As an acute tertiary and qua ternary teaching hospital, LHSC provides leading-edge medical care to people from across western Ontario and beyond. LHSC is located just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit in the city of London which is known for its beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.

Our team of more than 17,000 physicians, staff, learners and volunteers works tirelessly to support patients as they navigate their unique health-care journeys. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a renowned centre of innovation with a history of groundbreaking research that has influenced how people are cared for around the world. With nearly 1 million annual patient visits across University, Victoria and Children's Hospitals, LHSC provides compassionate leading-edge care and is proud of our strong regional, national and international partnerships.

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Job Summary
Health Information Management
The Health Information Coder is responsible for the coding and classification of all diseases and interventions for inpatient, one day stay, emergency and outpatient encounters, in accordance with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) standards and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MoHLTC) requirements.

The Health Information Coder utilizes the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI), Canadian Coding Standards (CCS), DAD and NACRS Abstracting manuals, and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging System.

The Health Information Coder translates clinical documentation into standardized alphanumeric codes which is submitted to CIHI and the MoHLTC for funding and resource allocation. Coded data captures resources and complexity and the true acuity of our patient population.

What We Offer:

Rate of Pay: $32.33 - $40.41 per hour

Status:
Temporary Full-Time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Duration: up to May 2028

Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites

Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops

Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities

Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants on apparel, auto sales, beauty and spa, food and drink, service providers, home and garden, travel, etc.

Remote Work
Please note that while this position is primarily remote, work arrangements are subject to change based on organizational needs and may require occasional or future on-site presence

What You Will Bring

Successful completion of a two (2) year diploma in Health Information Management required

Currently Certified in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) required

Minimum up to one-year recent related job experience

Recent inpatient coding experience preferred

Demonstrated detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology

Handle and maintain patient information confidentially according to LHSC policies, privacy and legal requirements

Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail

Methodical understanding of CIHI indices and comparative reports

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology

Skilled knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards (CCS), Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), and American Joint…