Coder, Health Information Management
- Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Process corrections for abstracts for data quality.
- Maintain the computerized abstracting system.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Provide data related to specific projects and/or assignments as requested
- Graduated from an approved Health Information Management Program.
- Canadian College of Health Information Management (CHIM) Certified and current active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
- Demonstrated ability to code/abstract in the current CIHI and BC Ministry of Health standard classification system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computerized coding and abstracting systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology.
- Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing, work effectively with others, and interpersonal skills
- State-of-the-art facilities: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
- A competitive salary: $30.58 - $38.15 CAD
- Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
- Perform coding and abstracting duties for various databases such as CIHI Discharge Abstract Database, Trauma Registry, Canadian Neonatal Network, and BC Perinatal Database.
- Ensure data quality by reviewing data capture for accuracy and completeness and assessing documentation within patient records.
- Contribute to the development of data definitions, modeling, and design activities.
- Complete period end functions and system updates/corrections, ensuring appropriate coding and abstracting for discharged patients.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and service excellence, making recommendations and implementing changes as needed.
- Provide data for specific projects, including research and administrative assignments, by collecting, analyzing, and forwarding information as requested.
- Assist in presenting statistical information to various parties, including hospital departments, committees, and outside agencies.
- Contribute to policy and procedure development by reviewing existing policies, identifying problems or inefficiencies, evaluating technical literature, and making recommendations.
- Serve on organizational committees, acting as a liaison and resource person for Health Information Management, providing advice on codes, classification, and data collection, and making recommendations as needed.