About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Manager, Health Records and liaises with the Clinical Data Coordinator. Codes and inputs information using the information from the health record.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program. Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
One year experience in a Medical Records Department utilizing computerized health records system.
Skills And Abilities
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Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field of work.
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Ability to use computerized systems, including software commonly used in the industry.
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Ability to communicate effectively.
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Ability to work in teams.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD581.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Manager, Health Records and liaises with the Clinical Data Coordinator. Codes and inputs information using the information from the health record.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program. Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
One year experience in a Medical Records Department utilizing computerized health records system.
Skills And Abilities
-
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field of work.
-
Ability to use computerized systems, including software commonly used in the industry.
-
Ability to communicate effectively.
-
Ability to work in teams.
-
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
-
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD581.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.