CLASSIFICATION: HMRI CODER TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH RECORDS
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND (REMOTE)
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: PART-TIME
WAGE RATE: $32.95 – $37.26
Reporting to the Manager, the role of the Health Records Technician – Coder is to meet the needs and expectations of its customers in having complete and accurate coded and abstracted data readily available; to ensure inpatient and NACRS records are evaluated for completeness, accurately coded and abstracted for timely submission to C.I.H.I. ICD-10-CA, diagnosis codes and CCI, intervention and procedure codes are the clinical data classification systems. The Coder utilizes a computerized abstracting system 3M-HDM to collect coded clinical data and to generate routine data quality reports. Quality of data is key to the management and planning of Brightshores and to this extent reports must be run daily, monthly to ensure the accuracy of the data.
Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:
Required
Graduate of a Health Records Technician/Health Information Management Program
Certified member with Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM)
Current membership with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Association
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, micro-biology, pharmacology, health records science and medical terminology (to be tested)
Minimum 2 years of experience with DAD and NACRS
Experience working at both large and small community hospitals
Experience with CIHI ICD-10-CA/CCI coding/collection methodologies including CIHI Coding Standards, MOHLTC data collection standards and application of FOLIO
Experience with data collection systems for abstracting
Knowledgeable in the use of computers and hospital clinical information systems
Ability to maintain workload productivity indicators/measurements
Adherence to established data submission criteria/timelines as set by Department in order to meet and maintain MOHLTC data submission
Knowledge and use of data quality techniques to ensure data classified and abstracted is correct according to established Brightshores, MOHLTC and CIHI standards prior to submission to CIHI
Accurate key boarding/data entry speed of 50 wpm (to be tested)
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Accuracy and attention to detail, good organizational skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work all shifts, including weekends; ability for call and multi-site coverage when required
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes