Job Description

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
This regional position has responsibility for the provision, evaluation and quality assurance of coding and abstracting services and data submission across the organization in support of the organization\'s strategic goals and objectives. This includes budgetary accountability and human resource management of coding and abstracting and data quality staff, collaboration with provincial and national agencies and support of clinical data quality collection and reporting.

This position ensures accurate, efficient, standardized, and timely collection of clinical data throughout the region. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with provincial, national and international health information standards and coordinating the adoption of new and emerging standards. This in turn supports the organization compliance with internal protocols and standards established by organizational policy, provincial, national, and professional guidelines and legislative requirements.

The manger will ensure the submission of the clinical data to national and provincial agencies, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI), Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS) and other approved agencies as required. The output of clinical data into these external agencies support and provide national and regional comparisons of organizational effectiveness, health status and outcome measurement which ultimately supports identification of best practices and public policy.

Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor\'s degree in Health Information Management or related degree required.
Current and continued certification as a Health Information Management Professional with Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is required.

Experience
Minimum of five years\' experience in the last seven in Coding, Abstracting, and Data Quality is required.
Progressive management experience is required.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Knowledge of Canadian Institute of Health information data tools and standards.
Demonstrated ability to use of information and office automation tools and in electronic data reporting tools.
Proven leadership and decision making skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and foster positive interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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