The Health Information Management (HIM) Professional 2 analyses medical data, assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes according to classification systems; complies statistical data for reporting purpose, transcribes medical record documents and performs various administrative functions. The HIM 2 may have supervisory responsibilities related to Medical Records Department. The HIM 2 sends the diagnoses data to Canadian Institute for Health Information on a monthly basis and ensures the data is accurate. This position reports to the Support Services Manager.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of health records by enforcing policies and procedures concerning storage, access and release.
• Analyzing medical records and assigning codes according to approved classification systems.
• Ensuring medical records are complete, maintained and regulated in conformance with policies and guidelines.
• Coding and abstracting and submitting monthly discharges to the national database (CIHI), process corrections, resubmissions and downloading CIHI reports.
• Processing and authorizing the release of information requests.
• Providing leadership, direction and supervision to Medical Records part-time and casual staff.
• Transcribing and typing medical records and reports as required for medical, administrative and statistical purposes.
• Problem solving technical issues with telecommunication equipment, including Telehealth.
• Developing and providing reports for statistics, audits (daily & monthly) etc.
• Ordering supplies for Medical Records.
• Representing and participating in various committees.
• Creating and maintaining policies and procedures for Medical Records
• Liaising with provincial RIM, FOIPP and Telehealth coordinators.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Grade 12
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Information course recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
• Current membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
• Must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• If there are no qualified candidates, consideration will be given to individuals who are willing to be trained by the employer to meet minimum qualifications. A return-in-service of two years will be expected by the employer in exchange for training.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience in a position encompassing coding and abstracting, data retrieval and quality improvement activities as well as training with ICD10-CA and CCI would be an asset.
• Experience using Med2020 abstracting system and Crystal report writing would be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $28.63 - $31.13 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-weekly / Monday - Friday / Days

Posting ID: 161686-0324WHTI