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Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to accommodating the needs of our patients, clients, residents, visitors and staff members through accessible care and an environment of inclusivity.
We understand that delivering the highest quality of care possible is incumbent on ensuring our policies and procedures are consistent with principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equality. We believe in integrating the provision of services to persons with disabilities whenever possible, or exploring alternate measures when necessary, and giving equal opportunities to people with disabilities.
AHCS is continually working to make all of our spaces more accessible to create a barrier-free and fully accessible facility. Our multi-year Accessibility Planning has helped us identify, remove and prevent barriers to individuals with disabilities who live, work in or use our hospital and community sites, including clients and their family members, staff members, health care practitioners, volunteers, residents of and visitors to our community.
Job Summary
The Health Records Technician codes, abstracts, and submits DAD and NACRS data following CIHI standards and provincial and organizational guidelines. The Health Records Technician is responsible for data quality and analysis, transcription, release of information, record retention, and other department activities, as assigned. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation such as the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
The Health Records Technician plays a vital role in supporting patient safety, effective health service delivery, and compliance with legal and accreditation standards across Ontario’s healthcare system.
Requirements
- Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM) from a CHIMA accredited program.
- Consideration may be given to those enrolled in a CHIMA recognized health information management program with a student or associate CHIMA membership
- Canadian College of Health Information Management Certification.
- Active member of the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
- Minimum two (2) years of health information management experience.
- Sensitivity to privacy and confidentiality.
- Clerical skills including exceptional typing, filing, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Prior transcription experience preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of ICD-10-CA & CCI coding conventions, medical terminology and disease nomenclature, and statistical interpretation and presentation.
- Background in electronic applications including word processing and spreadsheets.
How to Apply
Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:
Human Resources
Atikokan Health and Community Services
120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: (807) 597-4305
careers@aghospital.on.ca
Application Notes
NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.
Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Emergency Department
The Emergency Department entry is typically locked and visitors must lift the phone handset at the entrance, where a nurse will respond and assist with entry. If the door is already open, please check in at the registration desk before proceeding to visit a patient.
While you’re here, we care for you, too. You can access refreshments in multiple locations:
- A coffee maker and water dispenser are located in the acute care patient kitchen
- The long-term care wing also has a water dispenser
A nurse will be happy to help you find what you need.
Please Note: Temporary Restrictions May Apply
To keep our patients, residents, staff, and community safe, visiting hours or access may change during times of increased risk—such as respiratory illness outbreaks or other health emergencies.
We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we encourage you to call ahead or check our website or social media channels for the most up-to-date visitor information before arriving.
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