HIMP 3, Coding and Abstracting

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. Rotation/Shifts Days, 8 hour shifts. For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. Basic Requirements Graduate of a Health Information Management Diploma Program recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at a certificant level; Member in good standing with CHIMA maintained through ongoing CPE credits; Minimum of three (3) years previous experience; Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Good organizational skills and ability to work independently & with a team; Thorough knowledge of the flow and health information in a health care organization; Excellent judgement and decision-making while coding and abstracting; Demonstrated accountability for decisions; Excellent data entry skills; Excellent close attention to detail and accuracy; Proficiency in commonly used computer software for coding and abstracting; Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, coding standards, and electronic systems; Demonstrated commitment to the TOH values; Foundational knowledge of the CIHI Canadian Coding Standards and how they are applied to ICD-10-CA/CCI coding of Inpatient hospital encounters; Ability to work under pressure for ministry and facility-imposed deadline; Must be eligible to work in Canada. Preferred Qualifications Experience coding in large teaching facility; Proficient in computer software such as MED2020 or 3M abstracting, Registration systems, code finder software such as 3M Code Finder, familiarity with Folio. What You Can Expect From Us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives. Interested? Apply today! Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in being screened out of the competition. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. All TOH staff are accountable for providing quality and safe care to patients. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Perform coding and abstracting of inpatient hospital encounters following CIHI Canadian Coding Standards. Ensure data accuracy and meet ministry and facility-imposed deadlines within a large teaching hospital environment.

Requires a Health Information Management Diploma recognized by CCHIM and active CHIMA membership with at least three years of experience. Candidates must be proficient in coding software and eligible to work in Canada.

• Comprehensive benefits package • Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan • Insurance protection • Employee discounts • Health and Wellness resources • Professional development opportunities

• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Decision MakingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Coding
• Abstracting
• ICD-10-CA/CCI Coding
• Data Entry
• Health Information Management
• CIHI Canadian Coding Standards
• MED2020
• 3M Abstracting
• 3M Code Finder
• Folio
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level