Coding Application Specialist, Coding Services - Vancouver, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
Education
Graduation from an accredited Health Information Management Diploma or Bachelor Program.

Five (5) years' recent, related experience as a Health Record Administrator in a multi-service facility, including two years as a data analyst and one year as a Coder, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Canadian College of Health Information Management (CHIM) Certified and current active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Education in computer science/programming and project management would be an asset.

Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to code in ICD-10-CA/CCI and abstract in the CIHI Discharge Abstract database and other databases.

Demonstrated knowledge of Case Mix Groups (CMGs), Comprehensive Ambulatory Classification System (CACS), Resource Intensity Weight (RIW) and Expected Length of Stay (ELOS).

Ability to understand computer technology and communicate and interact effectively with computer vendors and other system stakeholders.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work to deadlines under pressure, with mínimal supervision and frequent interruptions.
Ability to deal effectively with others, demonstrate leadership and maintain cooperative working relationships
Knowledge of and ability to operate related computer programs and equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Determines and documents all system issues requiring escalation. Participates in communication of issues related to system functionality.

Liaises and meets with with other information systems coordinators/specialists in the Lower Mainland and other Health Authorities to exchange information and expertise on current and future implementations.

Recommends, coordinates, and implements changes and enhancements to assigned systems.
Acts as primary business contact to third party vendors that affect or interact with the Coding Software Systems.
Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and manuals for the assigned systems as required.

Serves as the primary business contact with CIHI with respect to the implementation of new programs or system updates/changes for the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS).

Writes custom reports and edits routine reports as required.
Maintains the LM Health Information Management Coding Intranet website and/or Sharepoint Sites for assigned areas.
Provides input regarding capital and operating budget within assigned area(s).
Leads and participates on committees as required.
Performs other related duties as required.