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!

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a casual part time Health Information Management Professional remote (at home) position with flexible hours. This role requires you to abstract and code inpatient (DAD) 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:

• Code and abstract patient information in accordance with CIHI guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and established hospital guidelines
• Read and interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
• Inpatient (DAD) coding experience mandatory
• Able to work up to 4 shifts a month

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a CHIM certification
• Highly motivated and self directed
• Proficient in the use of ICD10 CCI coding system and MED2020
• 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, Outlook
• Current registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (mandatory)

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.