Health Information Management Professional I - Jobs in St. Paul

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Your Opportunity: Working under the general supervision of the Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor, The Certified Health Information Management Professional is responsible for analysis and assignment of Classification Codes for Acute Inpatient (DAD) and Ambulatory Care (NACRS), using CIHI ICD10-CA/CCI and provincial guidelines to ensure accurate and effective case groupings. Consistently ensures that health information remains private and confidential, according to Health Information Act (HIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Consistently follows AHS privacy and confidentiality policies. Other responsibilities include data quality and analysis and verification of uncertain clinical information with physicians for accurate data collection, submissions process to CIHI and other reporting bodies. The successful incumbent will interact with internal and external customers in a professional and patient-focused manner and contribute by identifying innovative ideas to improve services and data quality processes. This is an on-site position which is negotiable within a North Zone facility. Description: As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Data Collection Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 12-JAN-2024 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 29-JAN-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $31.13 Maximum Salary: $38.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications: Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Additional Required Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards for ICD-10-CA/CCI, DAD/NACRS Abstracting requirements. Proficiency with electronic abstracting and computer applications (Word and Excel). Must have excellent skills for case analysis and interpretation for ICD-10-CA coding classification. Familiarity with ICD-10-CA and CCI Folio product required. Must have an understanding and knowledge of grouping and weighting methodologies (i.e. CMG, RIW, Complexity, CACS and ACW). Ability to apply quality practices and standards to coding and abstracting. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure and show good judgment. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are required. Excellent organization and time management skills. Regular attendance is required. Three years of coding experience, fully cross-trained on all services and levels of care for DAD and NACRS. One year experience with Connect Care and 3MHDM abstracting. Candidates must pass a written coding test prior to advancing to the interview. Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years recent experience in coding and abstracting. Experience with electronic health records. Other key competencies for this role include evidence of commitment to professional and self-development along with continued education and learning in the field of Health Information Management.