Health Information Professional 3 (HP03)

DEPARTMENT: Health Records

BARGAINING UNIT: MSP

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential and spoken English

NOTE: Applicants must attach their Resumé to the application form.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising the administrative support staff assigned to compiling and analyzing records. They will perform all duties related to managing, coding, processing, accessing and protecting the information contained in health records.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful challenge of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) National Certification Exam / valid CHIMA certificate and member in good standing with CHIMA;
• Successful completion of a Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) recognized Health Information Management (HIM) program;
• Minimum of three years' experience in the health information management field;
• Demonstrated supervisory ability;
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing the disclosure of information;
• Computer skills, especially with the Meditech System, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and 3M;
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology and medical and surgical procedures;
• Ability to set priorities and good organizational skills;
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills;
• Availability to travel within Vitalité Health Network's territory;

• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

NOTE:

1. The workplace will be at the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Center and the Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital in Caraquet.
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.