- Department
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DescriptionPermanent Fulltime Health Information Analyst Working under the direction of the Director of Health Information Management & Privacy, the successful candidate will provide health information management expertise, leadership and support in maintaining quality health information. With an understanding of the importance of quality health information, the candidate will take initiative in quality improvement within the department in order to achieve this goal, and perform research/audits as requested. As health records are currently both paper and electronic, the candidate will have the ability to adapt to change while assisting in the meticulous transition to an electronic health record. The successful candidate will also provide relief for the Director of Health Information Management & Privacy.
Interested candidates may forward cover letter with resume by August 13, 2010 4:00pm CST to:
Bridget Davidson, CHIM, Director, Health Information & Privacy, Atikokan General Hospital
Bridget.Davidson@aghospital.on.ca
120 Dorothy Street, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 Phone (807) 597-4215 x306, Fax (807) 597-1210
QualificationsPreference will be given to a certified member in good standing with Canadian Health Information Management Association, or persons in the process of becoming certified.
Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act and applying the Act while performing release of health information.
Strong keyboarding, data entry and transcription skills.
Familiar with MS Office 2007 – specifically Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Knowledge of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) coding and classification standards using ICD 10/CCI.
Knowledge of CIHI databases, including DAD, NACRS, and CCRS.
Experience in CACS and CMG+ grouping methodologies, as well as the CIHI submission and report process is an asset.
Understanding of the importance of statistical data collection and reporting.
Preference for knowledge of information systems and health care applications.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills, organizational, and administrative skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask while working independently.
Minute taking skills an asset.
Additional Qualifications / AssetsWe thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidate will be responsible for providing a current criminal reference check.
Contact- Bridget Davidson
P: (807) 597-4215x.306
F: (807) 597-1210
W: http://www.aghospital.on.ca/
Atikokan General Hospital
120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
Application Deadline- As soon as possible