Health Information Coder - Tech II
Posting Dates: June 18, 2026 - June 24, 2026 At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The Health Information Coder contributes to healthcare delivery as a member of the healthcare team by interacting with medical staff, health providers and management. This position is responsible for performing coding and abstracting duties to provide accurate and timely data on Inpatient, Day Surgery and Em…
- On-site
- ONTARIO
- Posted Jun 24, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Posting Dates: June 18, 2026 - June 24, 2026 At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The Health Information Coder contributes to healthcare delivery as a member of the healthcare team by interacting with medical staff, health providers and management. This position is responsible for performing coding and abstracting duties to provide accurate and timely data on Inpatient, Day Surgery and Emergency cases for reporting to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Ministry of Health and internal hospital departments. Responsibilities also include Release of Information, Q.A., and other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU MUST HAVE: Certified in Health Information Management (HIM) with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) Recent ICD-10-CA coding work experience in an acute care setting, including Emergency coding Proven ability to work with minimum supervision utilizing effective organization skills in a changing environment Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and Code of Conduct WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE: Three (3) years coding experience Recent work experience with 3M HDM and Codefinder Experience with Cerner or other electronic patient record systems Qualitative Analysis (QA) experience Release of information (ROI) experience HOURS: The successful candidate must be available to work on all tours applicable to the department. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department and be able to commit to the non-availability standards outlined in the Collective Agreement. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits Training and development opportunities Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more! Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard Ready to Join the Team? Apply today! *This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
What you’ll do
The Health Information Coder is responsible for coding and abstracting duties to provide accurate data on various patient cases. This includes interacting with medical staff and performing quality assurance and release of information tasks.
Requirements
Candidates must be certified in Health Information Management and have recent ICD-10-CA coding experience in an acute care setting. Additional preferred qualifications include three years of coding experience and familiarity with specific coding tools and electronic record systems.
Benefits
• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • Paid Vacation • Comprehensive Benefits Plan • Training and Development Opportunities • Access to Health and Wellness 360 Program • Access to Walking Track • Access to Exercise Circuits • Access to Hospital Gym
Other relevant skills
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- Health Information Management
- ICD-10-CA Coding
- Emergency Coding
- Organization Skills
- Qualitative Analysis
- Release of Information
- 3M HDM
- Codefinder
- Cerner
- Electronic Patient Record Systems
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Trade certificate
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
