CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Health Information Management Coder
2024-080
Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:
Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at and our Foundation website at .
Corporate Culture:
At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.
Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Benefits:
This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short and long term disability income protection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.
The Opportunity:
An essential member of the CGMH team and Health Information Systems, as an expert in Health Information Management and leader in coding and abstracting with knowledge of PHIPA and release of information. Please note that this full-time position is specifically for inpatient coding (DAD).
Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program.
Experience in Meditech Expanse is required
Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM)
3 years' experience coding/abstracting with DAD
Previous experience working in Release of Information would be considered an asset.
In-depth knowledge of CIHI's Guidelines/Principles, MED2020 Abstracting System and Microsoft Office Applications
Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
Must have basic computer skills
Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
Preferred:
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team
Health Information Management preferred
Knowledge of Meditech Client/Server is strongly desired
Experience in project management, and management of human and financial resources.
Experience and knowledge relevant to information privacy laws, release of information and access laws is considered an asset.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Using CIHI Guidelines and Principles, Ontario MOH guidelines, as well as hospital policies and procedures code and abstract DAD and NACRS charts
Use the CMG and CACS grouping/assignment methodology to ensure data collection meets the standards met by the hospital, LHIN or Province
Ensuring data quality and accuracy through data validation processes. Generates reports and queries, then examines the results to identify discrepancies in the MED2020 system to guarantee accurate data
Communicate with physicians, nurses and other clinical staff on documentation issues that relate to specificity and accuracy of coding
Meet workload standards as required for the specific HIM assignment
Keep abreast with changes in coding practices, CIHI Guidelines/Principles and Hospital Policies and Procedures.
Participate in Coding Quality Improvement Workshops, Seminars, and Teleconferences
May provide occasional relief for release of information for non-circle of care requests
More Information:
Location: Health Records
Employment Group: SEIU Clerical
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Start Date: In line with the next Hospital Orientation intake.
Hours of Work: 8-hour shifts. Days. Monday-Friday. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.
Wage: $32.383 - $32.790 per hour
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.
Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
