Health Records Technician - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home
Description
All activities and responsibilities related to the profession of a certified Canadian Health Information Management professional and Code of Conduct- Accurately complete coding and abstracting and meeting deadlines for inpatient, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency cases
- Perform quality analysis with completed abstracts prior to assisting with the submission of files to Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI)
- Conduct records analysis quantitative and qualitative analysis of health information relating to Canadian Institute of Health Information, Ministry of Health and Public Hospital legislation, standards and requirements
- Perform quality assurance and utilization activities including chart audits, clinical information system review for its accuracy, maintenance of the coding and abstracting system and reference documents
- Process and complete, timely, release of information requests in accordance with Personal Health Information Protection Act and current legislation governing health information, hospital and departmental policies and procedures
- Working with providers regarding their documentation and standards
Position Qualifications
- CHIM (Canadian Health Information Management) Certification and member of Canadian Health Information Management Association in good standing is required
- Minimum 2 years' experience coding and abstracting
- Excellent working knowledge of CIHI data, CIHI data indices, CIHI tools, clinical report interpretation, data analysis, CMG methodology and RIW assignment
- Excellent working knowledge in the analysis of health information, coding and abstracting of inpatient, same day surgery, clinical, outpatient and emergency cases
- Proficiency in the collection, preparation, processing, interpretation and display of data and information
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the CHIMA Code of Practice and release of information guidelines
- Excellent knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, Public Hospital Act and other health related legislation and statutes that govern health information management, privacy and release of information
- Excellent keyboarding skills (with a minimum typing speed of 55 WPM)
- Previous and demonstrated working experience of computer skills including MS Office suite, hospital information systems, central patient index, Meditech and Med2020 preferred.
- Excellent customer relations and problemsolving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability
- Crystal report writing and other report writing capabilities preferred.
- Ability to work well with frequent interruptions and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously
- Excellent attendance and punctual
About Us
Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 69,000 people.
Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care.
Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage.
Simcoe is less than one hour away from most major centers, including Hamilton and London, and only 90 minutes from the Greater Toronto Area.
Situated in Norfolk County (Ontario's South Coast), Simcoe is not far from Lake Erie and the 88 miles of shoreline that includes long stretches of sandy beach.
How to Apply
In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.
Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary:
$30.55-$32.04 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite gym
- Onsite parking
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- CHIM (required)
Work Location:
In person
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