Health Records Technician - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home

Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home

Verified Company

Simcoe, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

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.

Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest.

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

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