[Hiring] Accredited Health Record Technician @Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Role Description

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including:

• Emergency
• Surgery
• Medicine
• Women’s and Children’s Health
• Intensive Care
• Mental Health
• Inpatient Rehabilitation

The Accredited Health Record Technician Team is responsible for the collection, validation, coding, quality review and submission of data associated with the Ontario Mental Health Reporting System (OMHRS). Other responsibilities include:

• Data quality and analysis
• Case weight monitoring
• Verification of unspecified clinical information with physician groups for accurate data collection
• Submission process to CIHI and other reporting bodies

The successful incumbent will:

• Interact with internal and external customers in a professional and patient-focused manner
• Contribute by identifying innovative ideas to improve services and data quality processes
• Practice and promote self-development and continuous learning
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

This is a remote position. The physical demands of the role may include, but are not limited to:

• Prolonged sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Bending
• Lifting
• Pushing and pulling

This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program required
• Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) in good standing is required
• Minimum 2 years of current experience for coding and abstracting and release of information is required
• Proficiency with electronic abstracting and computer applications (Word and Excel). Experience with Oracle Health is an asset
• Must have excellent skills for case analysis and interpretation for ICD coding classification
• Must have an understanding and knowledge of Med2020 and OMHRS Coding
• Ability to apply quality practices and standards to coding and abstracting
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Familiar with relevant legislative requirements for release of personal information
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

Requirements

• As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada
• The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation
• Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH

Benefits

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Company Description

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.