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The Clinical Coding Specialist performs the function of coding and abstracting as well as carrying out the department’s goals and objectives of providing & maintaining comprehensive accurate and complete health records. The Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for the coding and classification of all diseases and interventions for inpatient and outpatient encounters in accordance with CIHI standards and MOHLTC requirements. Other appropriate duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications:

•Employee must be certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) in good standing

•Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding practices and policies.

•.Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology biomedical sciences information sciences and technology and integration of clinical and financial information

•Knowledge of computerized abstracting systems (for both DAD and NACRS) encoder and grouper. (3M/Solventum preferred)

•Excellent working knowledge of CIHI Coding standards, DAD and NACRS Abstraction Manuals, RIW, HIG, CACS, and diagnoses typing

•Strong communication skills are an asset to this position

•Prior coding experience an asset preferably in a large teaching hospital.

•Able to work in a team environment

•Consideration given to previous work record and attendance

Note: Coding test will be administered as part of the interview process.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).

Certified with CHIMA in good standing; expert knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding; knowledge of computerized abstracting systems (DAD/NACRS), encoder and grouper; CIHI standards; coding test administered.

Key Responsibilities

• coding diseases
• abstracting health records
• maintaining health records

Skills & Tools

3M, Solventum, DAD, NACRS, encoder, grouper

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Salary: CAD 68,265 – 74,152 / year
• Languages: English

About St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

A healthcare organization providing patient care and health information services. — Industry: Healthcare