REGULAR FULL-TIME HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

by Middlesex Hospital Alliance

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Strathroy, ON
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2024
Experience: 2 Years
Middlesex Hospital Alliance

Job Description

JOB POSTING
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ALLIANCESTRATHROY MIDDLESEX GENERAL HOSPITAL
Posting #125-2024

REGULAR FULL-TIME HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL  
Health Records Department

Position Objective:
Reporting to the Manager of Health Information Services & Finance, the Health Information Professional will be responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient, day surgery and emergency records using ICD-10-CA and CCI into 3M information system. The individual is responsible for adhering to coding standards and guidelines set out by CIHI, Ministry of Health and the hospital.

Job Qualifications:
  • Must provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella and varicella (chicken pox) and proof of 2 COVID-19 Vaccinations
  • Must provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 12 months
  • Graduate from a recognized Health Information Management program
  • Certified member in good standing with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) and maintained on an annual basis
  • 2-3 years of recent DAD and NACRS coding experience
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Coding Standards and ICD-10-CA/CCI
  • Experience with 3M abstracting software is an asset
  • Experience with Cerner and online documentation is an asset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
  • Demonstrated attention to detail with high level of accuracy and data quality
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Adhere to and prioritize monthly and quarterly deadlines
  • Demonstrate initiative and to use good judgement either working independently or in a group as a team member
  • Other office duties as required
  • Demonstrated excellence in attendance
  • Position available November 2024

*The MHA is a FRAGRANCE REDUCED environment*

Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity may submit a resume to https://mhalliance.on.ca/opportunity/125-2024/

Internal candidates are asked to apply no later than September 23, 2024

This will remain posted until position is filled.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. MHA is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check/Vulnerable Sector Check) completed in the last 12 months (original document) prior to commencing employment.

*Accommodations are available on request for interviews and other selection processes*