Health Information Management Professional

Job summary

The professional will assign diagnostic codes to patient records and abstract clinical information to support evidence-based decision making. They will also act as a resource for health information disclosure and serve as a patient advocate.

Job details

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As a Health Information Management Professional, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here! What you’ll be doing: * Assign diagnostic codes to inpatients records and electronically abstract demographic and clinical information from patients’ clinical records * Assist Clinical Programs in the collection of patient information utilizing documentation standards as they apply * Gather and review information from patient records in order to compile data and information for evidence based decision making at the facility * Analyze and interpret data, and present information * Act as a resource regarding access and disclosure of personal health information * Process requests related to access and/or disclosure of health information according to hospital policy and procedure and applicable statutes and legislation * Act as a release of information specialist and a patient advocate/certified rights adviser What we’re looking for: * Graduate of an approved Health Science, Health Information Management or Health Informatics Program, required * Member in good standing of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)/Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) * Previous hospital experience in current ICD/DSM coding conventions * In depth knowledge of CIHI's guidelines/principles, including data submission and report interpretation * Knowledge of hospital database management including data analysis and presentation skills * Ability to review and apply legislative requirements (documentation, privacy, mental health and others) as they may apply * Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, statistical aptitude, attention to detail and data integrity) * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills * Exemplary organizational & documentation skills * Proven excellence in communication, problem solving and conflict resolution * Proven ability and skill in working independently and as a part of an innovative interdisciplinary team Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference! As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives. This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.

What you’ll do

The professional will assign diagnostic codes to patient records and abstract clinical information to support evidence-based decision making. They will also act as a resource for health information disclosure and serve as a patient advocate.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an approved Health Science or Health Information Management program and be a member of CHIMA/CCHIM. Previous hospital experience with ICD/DSM coding and knowledge of CIHI guidelines are required.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health Information Management
• Diagnostic coding
• ICD coding
• DSM coding
• Data analysis
• Clinical documentation
• Privacy legislation
• Database management
• Report interpretation
• Customer service
• Conflict resolution
• Statistical aptitude
• Data integrity
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Software Documentation
• Presentations
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Office
• Continuous Development
• Customer Service
• Personal Health Records
• Conflict Resolution
• Data Integrity
• Mental Health
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Database Management
• Disabilities
• Patient Advocacy
• Hospital Experience
• Health Informatics
• Hospital Information Systems
• Health Sciences
• Diagnosis Codes

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Data & Analytics
• Health Information Management Manager
• Medical Records / Health Information Technician
• Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
• Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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