Medical Records Technician - Repost - Jobs in Winnipeg region

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Requisition ID: 347216 Position Number: 20036567Posting End Date: Open Until FilledCity: WinnipegSite: Concordia HospitalWork Location: Concordia HospitalDepartment / Unit: Health Information Services Job Stream: Non-Clinical Union: CUPE-FS-WCHREOAnticipated Start Date: 11/06/2023 FTE: 0.90 Anticipated Shift: Days Daily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 1950Salary: $21.852, $22.510, $23.186, $23.880, $24.597, $25.337Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.Position OverviewResponsible for: coding and abstracting patient data; quantitative analysis; quality assurance functions related to health information; and processing Medico-Legal requests. ExperiencePrevious coding experience would be considered an asset. Experience and knowledge of the CIHI Canadian Coding Standards including the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Rehab Reporting System (NRS) and the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) essential.Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)Successful completion of a CHIMA recognized Health Information Management Program.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationCurrent active CHIMA membership preferred.Qualifications and SkillsKnowledge of computerized patient data systems. Knowledge of Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) Case Mix Groups (CMG and Day Procedure Groups (DPG) essential. Ability to accurately code and abstract patient data using the ICD-10-CA/CCI coding system with recent experience in these functions. Ability to complete quality assurance (QA) analysis of patient records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Discreet and confidential in all hospital/patient/resident related matters. Ability to learn and apply new CIHI standards annually. Physical RequirementsGood physical and mental health to meet the position demands. May be required to work extended hours. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.