Health Records Technician - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 142403Department/Program: Coding & Classification, Strategy and PerformanceLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT (100% FTE) until x 1 positionStart Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Admin Professionals Bargaining UnitCompensation: $25.5234 - $28.3887 /hourClosing Date: November 20, 2022 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Performance Analytics, the Health Record Technician is responsible for coding and abstracting personal health information records in accordance with CIHI guidelines. The Health Record Technician inputs data into the 3M-HDM system, a computerized abstracting system and codes the diagnosis and procedures according to ICD 10-CA/CCI using 3M Codefinder. All coding and abstracting will comply with established CIHI, DHW, RCP and Health Centre guidelines. The Health Record Technician maintains and uses a variety of health record storage and retrieval systems; and analyzes patient records to ensure they meet Health Centre Standards.Hours of WorkMonday to Friday, 70 hours bi-weekly.Your Qualifications

• Graduate from a CHIMA recognized Health Information Management (HIM) program
• Certificate of registration in the Canadian College of Health Information Management and eligible to use the CHIM credential and title Certified HIM Professional.
• Experience with current coding practices and computerized abstracting, required
• Experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI, required
• Experience with Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Coding and knowledge of 3M HDM Abstracting and Codefinder an asset
• Knowledge of Inpatient, Day Surgery, and Emergency Department coding for DAD and NACRS
• Demonstrated accuracy,attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with administrative and medical staff required
• Understanding of privacy principles and confidentiality
• Competency in other languages will be considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basisIf you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.Quick Apply

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