Job Posting #808-22

POSITION TITLE: HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN – HMRI CODER
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH RECORDS
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 25, 2022
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: PART-TIME
WAGE RATE: $25.84 - $29.73

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, the role of the Health Records Technician – Coder is to meet the needs and expectations of its customers in having complete and accurate coded and abstracted data readily available; to ensure inpatient and/or NACRS records are evaluated for completeness, accurately coded and abstracted for timely submission to C.I.H.I. ICD-10-CA, diagnosis codes and CCI, intervention and procedure codes are the clinical data classification systems. The Coder utilizes a computerized abstracting system 3M-HDM to collect coded clinical data and to generate routine data quality reports. Quality of data is key to the management and planning of GBHS and to this extent reports must be run daily, monthly to ensure the accuracy of the data.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• Graduate of a Health Records Technician/Health Information Management Program
• Certified member with Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM)
• Current membership with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Association
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, micro-biology, pharmacology, health records science and medical terminology (to be tested)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with DAD and/or NACRS
• Experience working at both large and small community hospitals
• Experience with CIHI ICD-10-CA/CCI coding/collection methodologies including CIHI Coding Standards, MOHLTC data collection standards and application of FOLIO
• Experience with data collection systems for abstracting
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and hospital clinical information systems
• Ability to maintain workload productivity indicators/measurements
• Adherence to established data submission criteria/timelines as set by Department in order to meet and maintain MOHLTC data submission
• Knowledge and use of data quality techniques to ensure data classified and abstracted is correct according to established GBHS, MOHLTC and CIHI standards prior to submission to CIHI
• Accurate keyboarding/data entry speed of 50 wpm (to be tested)
• Available for all shifts including weekends, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Recent satisfactory attendance and performance
• Knowledge of and adherence to GBHS ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Experience with 3M-HDM data collection systems for abstracting DAD and NACRS
• Knowledge of current legislation/guidelines as they apply to data collection utilizing MIS and coding/classification systems, accountability agreements, personal health information/PHIPA, etc.
• Quality, consistency and integrity of data as this relates to MOHLTC, GBHS, and CIHI Requirements
• Ability to provide assistance and act as a resource for colleagues as required regarding but not limited to coding/classification systems, personal health information, MIS functional centres as these relate to coding/classification systems

Thank you for your interest in employment at Grey Bruce Health Services. We have many exciting opportunities available. GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $25.84-$29.73 per hour

Work Location: One location

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