Your Opportunity:

Are you a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? This opportunity may be a perfect fit. Health Information Management is currently seeking a Health Information Management Professional to join our Access & Disclosure (A&D) team. The Access and Disclosure (A&D) Specialist plays a vital role within the Health Information Management (HIM) department, responsible for processing requests for health information ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of health information released in compliance with the Health Information Act (HIA).   Reporting to the A&D Supervisor, the A&D Specialist is responsible for processing complex patient, complex Health Care Provider (HCP) and third-party requests for health information in alignment with applicable Alberta legislation, organizational policies and provincial A&D standards. You bring in-depth knowledge of the HIA and apply it with professionalism and sound judgment. You will support the timely and efficient delivery of A&D services, meeting provincial productivity standards while upholding the highest levels of accuracy and quality. In a refocused healthcare system, AHS plays an integral role in delivering high-quality acute care services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories. We are a nation-leading hospital-based service provider operating 106 facilities across the province and we are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Showcase your leadership skills at AHS, where we strive to foster an environment where patients, clients, and staff feel safe, healthy, valued and supported.*Note: This position is not responsible for Coding & Abstracting data from clinical records. The successful candidate is eligible to work at an approved provincial A&D site.

Description:

As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.