Health Information Management Professional I

Résumé du poste

The professional will review clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnoses and intervention codes using ICD-10-CA/CCI systems. They are also responsible for data quality assurance, statistical reporting, and maintaining patient record confidentiality.

Détails du poste

Your Opportunity: As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial, jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. In this position, you will use your thorough attention to detail to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. *Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Location negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance in place (for applicable geographical location). Key accountabilities include but are not limited to: Reviews clinical documentation and applies diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data. Reviews and remediates edits and warnings. Identifies issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting, and escalates guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. The Employee shall maintain confidentiality of all Alberta Health Services (AHS) information in accordance with Alberta Access and Privacy Legislations and shall always comply with Alberta Health Services’ Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Description: As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records. Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Health Information Management - Data Collection Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Additional Required Qualifications: Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines, working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Preferred Qualifications: 1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting system. Certified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM. Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification programs.

Ce que vous ferez

The professional will review clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnoses and intervention codes using ICD-10-CA/CCI systems. They are also responsible for data quality assurance, statistical reporting, and maintaining patient record confidentiality.

Exigences

Candidates must have a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional program and be eligible for CHIMA registration. Knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards and experience with abstracting manuals are required.

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• Assurance qualité · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée
• interpersonal communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Clinical Coding
• ICD-10-CA/CCI
• Data Abstracting
• Health Information Management
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Documentation Review
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Connect Care
• 3M HDM

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative