Job Description

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Position: Coding Specialist - DAD (Inpatient Coder)

Dept: Information Services
Posting ID: 2022-28579
Role Level: PG05- $25.68 to $32.13 (plus an addtional % in lieu of vacation and benefits)
Status: Casual
Site: Credit Valley Hospital
Shift: Minimum of 15 hours required biweekly
Posted: August 12, 2022
Internal Deadline: August 19, 2022
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Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Position Summary:

• Be part of a fantastic virtual team that contributes to the success of the hospital through the Health System Funding Reform
• Share Trillium Health Partners values of compassion, excellence and courage
• Code patient records in accordance with CIHI, MoHLTC, CCO and internal requirements
• Code according to ICD10CA and CCI standards
• Abstract all required patient information using the WinRecs abstract
• Achieve and maintain expected quality standards
• Accountable for the accuracy of coded information, performing regular quality checks on, and making corrections to the abstracted information
• Consistently achieving the production quota on a monthly basis
• Participate in departmental committees (in person if required)
• Attend monthly coding meetings (in person if required)
• Maintain ongoing communication with staff coders
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of all patient information
• Work on and accrue continuous professional educational credits as required by CHIMA

Qualifications:

• Graduate from approved Health Information Management Program
• Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management
• Maintain active membership with CHIMA
• Experience in a Health Information Management is essential
• 1 year or more experience coding DAD (inpatient)
• Proficient in MED2020, Epic
• Proficient in ICD-10-CA/CCI and CIHI Coding Standards an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Working knowledge of Chartmaxx, ORM/SIS, SCM, EIM, OBTV preferred
• Excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, organized and ability to concentrate in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work independently remotely from home

Location: We offer employees, in roles that are conducive to remote work, the flexibility and the right mix of remote and in-office work (approximately 80/20). Acknowledging that the primary works space will be remote work from home, but there will be times when onsite presence is appropriate just as there will be times when onsite presence may not be possible.
The expectation is that remote work locations, as part of the Flex First program, will be in the employee’s place of residence, and adhere to all THP policies and procedures, with special consideration towards privacy. Since employees should be available to return to the workplace with 24 hours’ notice, remote work outside of the province or country is not acceptable.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.