Health Information Management Professional I
- Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Health Information Management
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 24-NOV-2023
- Temporary End Date: 24-FEB-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $31.13
- Maximum Salary: $38.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience with current Canadian Coding standards and DAD/NACRS for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements. Proficiency with personal computer (Windows, MS Office). The AHS standard provincial coding proficiency test will be administered during the interview process. Excellent English language skills in reading, writing and oral communications is required. This position requires the individual to have skills in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet established deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 6 months coding and abstracting experience. Experience with electronic health records. Other key competencies for this role include: evidence of commitment to professional and self-development along with continued education and learning in the field of Health Information Management. Experience with related legislation regarding access, privacy and disclosure of patient information.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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