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| Job Location | Inuvik, NT |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Industry | Not Mentioned |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Department InformationThe Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.Job InformationSCOPEThe Health Information Specialist 3 is responsible for record security, data quality, and record completion in order to protect the interests of the patient as well as the organization. The incumbent is responsible for the interpretation and application of very broad and general facility specific guidelines and territorial legislation as pertains to physician documentation.The Health Information Specialist 3 applies knowledge of current professional practice and legal requirements in determining patient activity and the appropriateness of supporting documentation. Knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret and apply Acts, regulations and legislation are essential for the security of patient information. This position is required to apply this knowledge to the confidentiality and release of patient information. The incumbent requires frequent consultation with Physicians, nursing and registration staff to direct them in maintenance and corrective measures to ensure the accurate and timely documentation of approximately 1000 inpatient encounters annually and approximately 28,000 ambulatory encounters annually. The incumbent is responsible for the accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes of all encounters in accordance with the current classification scheme and territorial guidelines. This position provides professional guidance and advice to eight community health centres with respect to all aspects of health information management practices.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES