Health Information Management Professional I
- Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Health Records - Health Information Management
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-MAY-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 10-JUN-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:Minimum 6 months recent coding experience Consideration may be given to a CCS who has not coded within last 2 years but has documented evidence of successful completion of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding classification refresher course from an approved HIM Program Consideration may be given to a graduate of a Health Information Management program recruited within 6 months of graduation Experience with electronic Health Information & abstracting systems (CC/PCAS, Netcare, 3M Encoder and Folio) Strong working knowledge of current classification systems (ICD-10-CA/CCI); coding test will be administered prior to the interview (70% pass required) Thorough knowledge of CIHI Coding Standards including application of diagnosis types, clusters, & prefixes Familiar with case mix & grouping methodology, CMG+, CACS, RIWs, & ELOS Required knowledge of related legislation regarding access, privacy & disclosure of patient information Proficient computer skills in a Windows and MS Office environment with excellent keyboarding skills Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy of information, organize, prioritize workload to meet established coding turnaround times, work effectively under pressure & show good judgement Team player with ability to work in a team environment, modeling behaviors that support & contribute positively to team operations & working relationships Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:Ability to concentrate and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to foster good communication with physicians and staff. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references.
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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