Other Opportunities: Health Records Coder (Temporary Part-time)

Qualifications Required

POSITION: TEMPORARY PART-TIME HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Health Record Technician is responsible for:

- Coding and abstracting NACRS and DAD using ICD-10-CA/CCI classification.
- Performing interface functions (i.e Meditech to Winrecs)
- Month end reporting for Quality Assurance of coded data
- Submission of data to CIHI or other agencies as required.
- Participate in department Quality Assurance program, mandatory education and mandatory hospital programs.
- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program.
• Current certification in Health Information Management (CHIMA)
• Current knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding classifications, and CIHI coding standards.
• Current knowledge of CMGs, RIWs, HIGs and QBPs an asset.
• General computer knowledge (Winrecs, Word, Excel)
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• 1+ years related experience in DAD coding (required)
• NACRS coding and abstracting experience (preferred)
• Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures.

Applicants interested in this opportunity are invited to forward their resume by May 4, 2018 to careers@nhh.ca

Physical Effort And Working Conditions

Physical effort and working conditions:

• Intense visual, listening and mental concentration
• Able to interact positively and professionally with medical staff and health care professionals
• Capable of coping with the pressures of a variable workload
• The employee shall demonstrate commitment to the hospital’s philosophies, goals and
objectives. The employee shall demonstrate a positive attitude toward patients, patients’
families, the public and co-workers.