DATA QUALITY ANALYST, FT

at  Niagara Health System

Reporting to the Director, Health Information Management and Patient Registration, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for working with the Health Information Management coding team. In this capacity, the Data Quality Analyst is responsible for coordinating activities designed to improve the collection of all inpatient, day surgery, emergency, dialysis and oncology coding at all NH sites. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the coding functionality, data quality, consistency and analysis of same. Responsibility includes coordinating education and training activities. Working closely with the Managers, Decision Support, Finance, Information Technology and physicians, this individual will play an integral role in ensuring the accuracy, comprehensiveness, consistency and validity of collected data and personal health information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Certification in Health Information Management
o Minimum of five to seven years coding experience in an acute care hospital environment
o Must be a current member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association
o Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI, MOH coding standards, directives and funding methodologies
o Demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices related to all functions of Health Information Management including Health Records and Patient Registration application module experience
o Exceptional organizational, analytical and computer skills including working knowledge of Crystal report writing
o Displays superior interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with many diverse groups including Decision Support, Clinicians, Information Systems and HIM coding staff
o Demonstrates effective customer service, leadership, judgment, critical thinking and decision making skills
o Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
o Demonstrates strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, Meditech, and internet navigation
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset
Recruitment Specialist: Breanna Addabbo
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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