Health Information Management Professional - NACRS ER Coder
About The Position
Humber River Health is seeking a Health Information Management Professional – NACRS ER Coder to join their Health Information Services department. This is a permanent part-time position located at the Wilson Site, with potential for cross-site coverage. Humber River Health is North America's first fully digital hospital, committed to changing healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto and are affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, focusing on clinical excellence, optimizing care through technology, and community connection.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program
- Certified Member of Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
- Proven knowledge and use of the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), National Ambulatory Care database (NACRS), and other CIHI products and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work with hospital staff, co-workers, physicians and team members in a positive, cooperative manner.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated ability to function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years previous experience in NACRS ER coding/abstracting preferred.
- ICD10/CCI Classification Course preferred.
- Working knowledge of Med2020 Winrecs abstract an asset
- Working knowledge of Meditech 6.0 and/or 6.1 information systems an asset
Responsibilities
- Review & analysis of patient records and assignment of ICD-10-CA/CCI codes
- Applies ICD10-CA/CCI coding methodologies resulting in proper grouping outcomes
- Abstracting information according to standards from CIHI (DAD, NACRS) and hospital policy
- Ensures that all visits to be coded are done and balance at the end of each month
- Document productivity in accordance with departmental protocols
- Other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
