Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-64190 External

BARGAINING UNIT: Medical Science Professionals

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: Health Records

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL 2

CLASSIFICATION: Health Information Professional 2 (HP02)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day, Evening, Night, Rotating, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $25.45 to $31.12 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The Health Information Professional is responsible for ensuring that health record information is complete and accessible in accordance with departmental, regional and legislative requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) recognized Health Information Management ( HIM ) program.
• Successfully challenged the CHIMA national Certification Exam / holds a valid CHIMA certificate and is a current member in good standing with CHIMA.
• Successful completion of ICD10 / CCI coding testing may be required.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Health Information Professional 2 may be responsible for:

• Coding and abstracting data according to national and provincial standards.
• Verifying health record information to ensure that it meets all standards and regulations.
• Releasing Personal Health Information when appropriate.
• Performing basic data analysis and utilization management activities.
• Performing other functions related to health record information.

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

The Health Information Professional is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Information Gathering
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by October 30, 2022.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-64190 -External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.