Supervisor, Health Info Management/data Quality - Ottawa, Canada - Queensway Carleton Hospital

Queensway Carleton Hospital

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General Posting Information

POSITION:

Supervisor, Health Information Management/Data Quality
DEPARTMENT:
Health Records
CONDITIONS:
Fulltime
HOURS:
Approximately 75.0 Biweekly Hours
SHIFTS:
Days 7.5 hours per shift
WAGE RATE:
SCALE Minimum Maximum
NONU $42.24/hr $51.

20/hr
RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to such other duties as may from time to time be assigned, and consistent at all times with the prescribed practices, procedures, and policies of the department and the Hospital, the incumbent shall under the direction of the Manager, Health Records:
Responsible for coordinating timely completion and transmission of CIHI and Ministry of Health data (DAD, NACRS, NACRS Lite (Bundled Care)) by scheduling, motivating, troubleshooting, and tracking progress made by the Health Information Specialists.
Health Information Management Administrator
Scheduling service upgrades for HIM (MED2020) shared server with our partner sites.
Communication and Coordination with Mental Health (OMHRS) and Rehab (NRS) teams on their progress with their required data set elements that are entered into Med2020 for their submissions and mandatory deadlines.
Assist the Manager with interviews and selection of Health Information Specialists.
Prepare Performance Evaluations for Health Information Specialists.
Initiate, prepare and support HIM Specialists and other relevant staff through performance improvement plans
Manage performance and behavioural concerns, inclusive of potential disciplinary matters under the guidance of the Health Records Manager
Assist the Manager in future HIM resource planning.
Assist the Manager in developing / maintaining coding performance statistics and other related measures.
Maintain Med2020 report writing skills and provide reports to the department as required.
Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, updating, and enforcing department policies and procedures related to coding and data quality which will include developing efficiencies in Meditech Echart for coding and abstracting.
Develop methods including audits, edits, or reports that will monitor data quality in the CIHI abstracting system and other systems that feed into the abstracting system.
Act as a resource to facilitate Registration corrections as they relate to coding and abstracting.
Act as liaison with IT department as required to maintain the functionality of the VMware Virtual Desktops for HIMs that work remotely.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and paramedical staff to ensure the comprehensive, timely and accurate completion of the patient record.
Act as a resource person for new Health Information Management employees and assist, guide, and mentor them during the training and orientation period.
Achieve or exceed departmental and hospital approved productivity and data quality standards.
Participate in regular monthly, quarterly interdepartmental hospital working groups.
Safeguard the confidentiality of all health information in accordance with Personal Health Information Protection Act, Public Hospitals Act, ethical and legal requirements of the institution and CIHI guidelines.
Perform other position appropriate duties as they relate to the Supervisor HIM/Data Quality role in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

Certification and membership with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Professionals
Graduated from a postsecondary diploma or degree program relevant to obtaining the above Certification

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 1 year in a leadership role, preferably working in an acute care hospital Health Records department
A minimum of 3 years inpatient coding experience in ICD10CA and CCI, as well as experience in ER, Day Care coding in an electronic environment
Report Writing skills in the Med2020 abstracting system is an asset.
Have strong interpersonal communication skills, oral and written.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
Knowledge of Office 365 and Meditech
Knowledge of medical terminology
Minimum typing of 50 w.p.m.
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.