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Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract (18 Months)
Location: Northwestern Ontario
Start Date: As soon as possible
Pay: $45 Per Hour

Travel and Accomodations Covered

Job Summary

Curaga Healthcare Group is currently seeking a qualified Health Records Technician for a full-time temporary assignment with one of our healthcare partners in Northwestern Ontario.

The Health Records Technician is responsible for coding, abstracting, and submitting DAD and NACRS data in accordance with CIHI standards and applicable provincial guidelines. The successful candidate will also support data quality and analysis, transcription, release of information, record retention, and other health records functions.

All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

Key Responsibilities

• Code, abstract, and submit DAD and NACRS data in accordance with CIHI standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete health information records.
• Support data quality, analysis, and statistical reporting.
• Process release-of-information requests in accordance with privacy requirements.
• Assist with transcription and record retention activities.
• Maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM) from a CHIMA-accredited program.
• Consideration may be given to candidates currently enrolled in a CHIMA-recognized HIM program with student or associate CHIMA membership.
• Canadian College of Health Information Management certification.
• Active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
• Minimum 2 years of health information management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10-CA and CCI coding conventions.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, disease nomenclature, and statistical interpretation.
• Strong commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
• Excellent typing, filing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electronic applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Previous transcription experience is considered an asset.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health Records Technician to support a healthcare organization while contributing to accurate health information management, patient safety, and effective healthcare delivery.

Curaga Healthcare Group welcomes applications from qualified candidates. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Recruitment Fraud Notice: Curaga Healthcare Group will never request payment, banking information, gift cards, or fees from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Please verify that all recruitment communications originate from an authorized Curaga representative.

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to temporarily relocate with an employer provided package?

Experience:

• Health information management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Health Information Management Certification (required)
• Active member of the Canadian Health Information Management (required)

Work Location: In person