Health Records Technician
Health Sciences North

Health Records Technician
Competition #
8320
Job Title
Health Records Technician
Department
Health Information Services
Status
Permanent
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
CUPE Clerical
Shift Assignment
Days
Bilingualism Required
N/A
Police Check Requirement
N/A
Site
RLHC-CUPE Clerical
Salary Information
$33.43 - $37.36 / hour
Application Closing Date
Posted Until Filled
Purpose:
Their position is to code patient’s information by reviewing their charts for the purpose of assigning appropriately for decision making. Enter appropriate procedural codes into a computerized patient abstract software system. Government mandated data elements as well as facility-specific data elements are also captured on abstracting.
Education and Training:
- Graduate from a CHIMA-recognized HIM program
- Member in good standing with certificate of registration in the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CHIM Credential)
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certification required
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a hospital setting
- Health Record experience, attention to detail and good data entry skills
- Experience with ICD-10CA; ICD-O, CCI and AJCC Coding Classification systems
Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Medical Terminology
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook
- Proven success with process/workflow analysis and process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a variety of medical and non-medical personnel and other clients
Personal Suitability:
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.
HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
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