Coding Specialist (NACRS Emergency)

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:
Position: Emergency Coding Specialist
Dept: Health Information Management- Information Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Be part of a fantastic virtual team that contributes to the success of the hospital through the Health System Funding Reform
• Share Trillium Health Partners values of compassion, excellence and courage
• Code patient records in accordance with CIHI, MoHLTC, CCO and internal requirements
• Code according to ICD10CA and CCI standards
• Abstract all required patient information using the WinRecs abstract
• Achieve and maintain expected quality standards
• Accountable for the accuracy of coded information, performing regular quality checks on, and making corrections to the abstracted information
• Consistently achieving the production quota on a monthly basis
• Participate in departmental committees (in person if required)
• Attend monthly coding meetings (in person if required)
• Maintain ongoing communication with staff coders
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of all patient information
• Work on and accrue continuous professional educational credits as required by CHIMA

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES WHO BELIEVE THEY POSSESS THE NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THIS POSITION AND WHO HAVE BEEN IN THEIR CURRENT POSITION FOR AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Trillium Health Partners is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, as well as the organization’s policies and procedures.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please refer the Job description for details