Health Information Management Professional Records 4, Clinical Information

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi‑campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health‑care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high‑quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation / Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Graduate of a Health Information Management Diploma Program recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at a certificant level;
• Member in good standing with CHIMA maintained through ongoing CPE credits;
• Minimum of five (5) years previous related experience (coding);
• Demonstrated to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, complex technical, clinical and financial information in a meaningful way to clients at all staffing levels;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently & with a team;
• Thorough knowledge of the flow of health information in a health care organization;
• Excellent judgment and decision‑making white coding and abstracting;
• Demonstrated accountability for decisions;
• Excellent data entry skills;
• Excellent close attention to detail and accuracy;
• Advance knowledge of commonly used computer software for coding and abstracting;
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods coding standards, and electronic systems;
• Demonstrated commitment to the TOH values;
• Advanced knowledge of the CIHI Canadian Coding Standards and how they are applied to all care types;
• Ability to work under pressure for Ministry and facility‑imposed deadlines;
• Ability to effectively recognize and contribute to team goals;
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Strong understanding of the Provincial Funding Formula;
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) grouping methodologies;
• Demonstrated public speaking presentation skills;

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Adult education learning.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world‑class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in‑house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading‑edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on‑line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact HRSupport@toh.ca.

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