Medical Information Specialist jobs in Toronto, ON

OVERVIEW

HIM Coding Professional will be responsible for accurately coding, using ICD-10-CA/CCI, and abstracting clinical information from both inpatient records and outpatient records (emergency, day surgery, clinics) in accordance with national (CIHI) and provincial (MOHLTC) standards and reporting requirements. The Coding Professional will continuously promote coding data quality and ensure accuracy and integrity of the information collected.

EDUCATION

• Graduate from an accredited Health Information Management Program (formerly Health Record Administrator Program).
• Must have successfully completed & passed the National Certification Exam through the Canadian Health Information Management Association, formerly the Canadian College of Health Records Administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Health Information Professional with the Canadian Health Information Management Association formerly the Canadian College of Health Records Administrators.
• Active member in good standing with CHIMA (previously CHRA) and the Ontario HealthInformation Management Association.
• Minimum two years’ experience with coding in an acute care facility with experience in ICD10-CA/CCI is required

• Must achieve a minimum score of 60% on the MGH coding exam to be eligible for the position.
• Familiarity and understanding of ICD-10-CA/CCI Coding Classification and CIHI Guidelines.
• Knowledge of Electronic Abstracting System (Med2020).
• Knowledge of Cerner EMR
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electronic patient health record preferrably Cerner
• Familiarity and understanding of grouping (case mix/ HBAM/ QBP) methodologies.
• Familiarity and understanding of release of patient information.
• Understanding of hospital by-laws, policies and Legislative Acts.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm accurately and timely
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is required
• Working knowledge of Internet (on-line) resources such as CIHI website for queries.

• Remote position, working primarily from home, with onsite work required as needed.
• Working knowledge of Crystal Reports as they apply to the abstracting system for purpose of QA.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.