Health Information Management Practitioner I - Jobs in Prince George

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Position Summary** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Northern Trauma Program department. In accordance with established policies and processes and vision and values of the organization, the Health Information Management Practitioner performs technical functions such as interpreting and abstracting data, scoring data by injury, entering data into computer, compiling statistical data, performing statistical analysis, generating a variety of reports as directed, communicating with internal and external personnel regarding data retrieval and interpretation, processing approved release of data requests, providing input into the review and revision of policies and procedures, and participating on various committees and in designated projects as assigned.Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $33.40 - $41.70/hourUniversity Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and is the hub for specialized health services. It is a full service hospital and home to a new cancer centre for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia. UHNBC is also a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.What Northern Health has to offer you!•Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits. •Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service•Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions•Employee referral program•Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities•Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC• quot;Loan Forgiveness Programs quot; are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.Qualfications•Graduation from a recognized program for Health Information Practitioners. •Certified by the Canadian College of Health Information Management as a certificant, and eligible for active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association.•Knowledge of BC protection of privacy and freedom of information legislation, patient #39;s rights to confidentiality and legal requirements for the production of records.•Knowledge of health information systems and database management, statistical calculations, and interpretation of reports from administrative and clinical databases.•One year #39;s recent related experience in a HIMS department of an acute care health care facility or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills and Abilities: •Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.•Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions. Broad knowledge of the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and Injury Severity Scoring. Broad knowledge of Canadian Institute of Health Information #39;s coding and abstracting systems in including International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) and the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI) currently utilized in BC. Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology terminology and disease processes.•Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.•Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.•Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines. •Leadership: Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.•Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care. •Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of abstracting software and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.•Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Who we areNorthern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation #39;s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.