HIMP 3, Coding and Abstracting at The Ottawa Hospital

About The Ottawa Hospital

Reshaping the future of Healthcare!

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!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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] .