Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Working under the general supervision of the Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor, this position is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting emergency, day surgery and inpatient clinical records. Reviews clinical documentation via paper and electronic resources. Applies National and Provincial Coding Standards in accurately assigning diagnoses and intervention codes (ICD-10-CA and CCI). Must have a good understanding of grouping and weighting methodologies. Consistently ensures that health information remains private and confidential, according to Health Information Act (HIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Consistently follows AHS privacy and confidentiality policies. Has effective communication skills and maintains professionalism at all times. Will perform other HIM duties. In addition to a competitive rate of pay. This position is negotiable within the North Zone facilities.

Description:

As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.

• Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Data Collection
• Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2022
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-DEC-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $30.52
• Maximum Salary: $38.22
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Additional Required Qualifications:

Familiar with Folio and 3M products. Proficiency with electronic abstracting and computer applications. Thorough knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards for ICD-10-CA, DAD/NACRS abstracting requirements and strong computer skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications:

1-3 years recent experience in data collection. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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