Position Number: 20070165
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Site: St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Hlth Information Services – Coding
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: UFCW-Supp-832
Anticipated Start Date – End Date: ASAP – October 8, 2023
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $21.424, $22.069, $22.731, $23.412, $24.115, $24.840
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Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the SUPERVISOR, CODING/DATA QUALITY and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the CODING TECHNOLOGIST is responsible for accurately coding diagnoses and interventions from the health records utilizing the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CA/CCI); abstracting coded information into the computer in accordance with mandates and guidelines established by Manitoba Health (MH) and Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI); adjusting abstracts based on updated chart documentation, edit failure reports, CIHI Default Reports, routine and ad hoc data quality audits; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Experience
Two (2) years experience in coding/abstracting work experience using ICD-10-CA/CCI coding classification required
Thorough knowledge of coding rules and principles and of the MH Hospital Abstract User Manual is required
Knowledge of CIHI standards and methodologies required
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Grade XII or recognized equivalent
Successful completion of an accredited Health Records Technician Program, Health Information Technologist Program, Health Information Management Program, or recognized equivalent required
Successful completion of SBH HIT aptitude (competency) test (70% on Part A and 70% on Part B)
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
Ability to successfully achieve an accuracy rate of 75% based on all fields coded/abstracted with 90 days
Ability to successfully achieve coding and abstracting a number of charts (daily average) equal to 73% of the coding peer group (i.e. Obstetrics/New-Born, Medical/Surgical, or Day/Night Care coding) within 90 days
Requires high level attention to detail with a high accuracy expectation
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Legible handwriting
Mature, professional manner
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to retain information of a confidential nature
Good interpersonal communication skills
Physical Requirements
Not applicable
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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