Mhc - Clerk 4 - Coding Associate - Winnipeg, Canada - Misericordia Health Centre

Misericordia Health Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 342741

Position Number:

Posting End Date**:
August 18, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit:
Health Information Services - MHC

Job Stream:
Non-Clinical

Union:
CUPE-FS-WCHREO

Anticipated Start Date: 08/09/2023

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary:
$20.513, $21.129, $21.762, $22.416, $23.088, $23.780

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations.

We're united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview:

Under the direction and tutelage of the Manager, Coding and Analysis, the incumbent is responsible for coding inpatient and daycare health records using the International Classification of Diseases.

Extracts data from the health record and appropriately enters that data into the on-line abstracting system in accordance with current coding and abstracting standards.

Makes adjustments to abstracts based on updated chart documentation, edit failure reports and quality data reviews. Responsible for achieving pre-defined productivity levels as a means to meet strict schedules for data submission.

Experience:

Basic knowledge of Manitoba coding and abstracting rules and principles is required.
Knowledge of Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) standards and methodology required.
Knowledge of computer operations required.
Familiarity with resource materials required to accurately code and abstract, for example, the CIHI Abstract Manual and pharmaceutical reference materials.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
Completion of at least the first year of an accredited Health Record Technician or Health Information Technologist program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills:

Works within MHC's core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, team work and good communication skills.
Extended periods of time sitting at a computer.
Very frequent deadline pressures.
Requires careful attention to detail with a high accuracy expectation.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Physical Requirements:

Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.
Extended periods using a computer, including viewing online information and using a mouse.
Very frequent deadline pressures.

Requires careful attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.