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Health Information Management Professional

Island Health

Port Alberni, BC

Job typeOther
SpecialtyClinical
Posted3 weeks ago

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LocationV9Y 4S1, Port Alberni, BC, CAOpen

eHealth role summary

Role is health information management—coding and inputting information from medical records and using computerized health records systems (EMR/HIM work).

About this role

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager, Health Records and liaises with the Clinical Data Coordinator. Codes and inputs information using the information from the health record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Professional program. Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management Health Records Administrators at the Certificant Level (CHIM). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association.

One year experience in a Medical Records Department utilizing computerized health records system.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field of work.
  • Ability to use computerized systems, including software commonly used in the industry.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work in teams.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.