Job Specifications
Exceptional Care-Exceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education an staff development
Various Schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
The Health Information Management Professional is responsible for the release of personal health information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, and hospital policies. In addition, the position of Health Information Management Professional is to abstract and code patient information based on ICD-10/CA/CCI. The Health Information Management Professional is responsible for the interpretation of source documents located in the patient medical record and applies code assignment by selecting and assigning numeric codes from the classification systems to represent diagnostic and intervention data. Accurate code assignment involves interpretation and application of coding instructions, guidelines, conventions, standards, policies, rules and ethics.
Position Requirements
Prepare and process personal health information
Process correspondence and release personal health information
Respond to the information requirements of Coroner's investigations, situations of child abuse, transfers, and other urgent situations
Be familiar with statutory and legislative requirements of personal health information
Code and abstract patient information in accordance with CIHI guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and established hospital guidelines
Input, process, update, correct, verify, monitor requests for follow-up
Read and interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
Committee and Care Team involvement
Mandatory Qualifications
Must have a CHIM certification
Highly motivated and customer oriented
Ability to co-ordinate multiple initiatives effectively, including the initiation and positive paradigm of change
Knowledge of computerized : Admissions, MRI, Abstracting Grouper and Report Writer Systems
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Intermediate computer skills, utilizing Microsoft software such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Canadian College of Health Information Management
Current registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (mandatory)
Ontario Health Information Management Association (optional)
Primary Responsibilities Also Include
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
About the Company
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is a leading community health care organization with more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers. Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute care health centre and The Willett in Paris, Ontario provides urgent and ambulatory care.
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