Position Overview

Health Information Services provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of systems, standards, policies and processes for health information to meet the needs of patient & client service providers as well as the legal and administrative needs of the Service Delivery Organization (SDOs) acute, continuing care and community sectors.

Main Function

• Facilitate the analysis, redesign and documentation of processes including business flow, current and future state, gap analysis to ensure acceptance and compliance as it relates to registration, health records and client data integrity within the Service Delivery Organization (SDO).
• Perform data analysis, information management and training for electronic source systems and ensure compliance with regional health information standards to improve patient and visit information integrity.
• Identify needs and develop or participate in the development of regional and departmental policies, procedures, and standards to support data integrity.
• Facilitate training for new and existing users within Health Information Services on current and/or enhancements in the Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Chart Tracking, etc., source systems and train on systems and workflow processes to Health Information Services staff within the region; including in the acute, community and continuing care.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as Digital Health, health care providers, staff in the Health Information Services departments within the SDO to identify data integrity concerns; investigate, participate in review, and provide advice on potential solutions to improve the quality of the data.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in a Health Information Services environment with a focus on health information management systems including registration and records management applications.
• 3 years of progressive experience working in an analytical role with a focus on promotion of data quality, data integrity and process review.
• 2 years of experience with a variety of system data, collection tools, analysis and reporting such as Business Objects, SQL, and Cognos is an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in health information management, health administration, management or business administration, or related from an accredited post-secondary education institution.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated mid-level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Knowledge of software and information system applications (e.g., Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Admission Discharge Transfer (ADT) system, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Chart Tracking, Scheduling, etc.) is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common; incumbent can schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration.
• Travel throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.