Coder (HIM) - Regular Full Time Opportunities

at  Providence Healthcare

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $30.58/Hr. - CAD $38.15/Hr. Article Flag: Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
Summary:

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to code/abstract in the current CIHI and BC Ministry of Health standard classification system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized coding and abstracting systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing, work effectively with others, and interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $30.58 - $38.15 CAD
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Health Information Management (HIM) is a leader in the collection, storage and use of patient information within British Columbia. As a consolidated Lower Mainland department of PHC, over 1,500 HIM staff work at more than 40 geographically dispersed locations across Fraser Health, PHC, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health. Staff work in service areas including Records Management, Registration Services, Transcription Services & Health Information Exchange, Coding & Informatics Services, and Strategic Planning, Projects & Business Optimization.

Reporting to the Coding Coordinator, the Coder (Health Information Administrator 1) assists in the presentation of statistical information and participates on organizational committees by providing advice regarding codes, classification, mapping and data collection. Your duties will include:

• Process corrections for abstracts for data quality.
• Maintain the computerized abstracting system.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Provide data related to specific projects and/or assignments as requeste

Duties and Responsibilities:

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $30.58 - $38.15 CAD
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents