Job Description

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Job Summary and Qualifications:

Summary of Duties

+ The incumbent will participate in data collection, patient tracking and chart reviews for the Trauma Quality Improvement Program as well as the Ontario Trauma Registry.
+ Assignment of other required codes and scales. These include: CPT codes; ICD-10/external causes codes; Procedure codes; AIS 05 injury scaling
+ Entry of patient data into a computerized relational database from information collected on standardized forms (500-800 fields).
+ Generation of reports related to performance improvement and patient safety initiatives and statistical tracking.

Qualifications/Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in health care related field or related post-secondary diploma in Health Information Management
+ Demonstrated suitable knowledge of medical terminology, pathology, anatomy, surgical procedures, and medical diagnostic & interventional terminology required. A clinical test will be required
+ Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
+ Minimum 2 years' experience with chart review requiring a knowledge and/or understanding of medical procedures
+ Experience working with healthcare-related databases and registries
+ Computer competency with expert knowledge with Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel, and PowerPoint. A technical test is required for the prospective candidate
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
+ Strong organizational skills and time management skills
+ Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
+ Strong people skills are required
+ An excellent command of the English language is essential