Coding Technologist - Repost
St. Boniface Hospital
Winnipeg, MB, CA
24.6K $-25.3K $ / an (estimé)
Permanent
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the SUPERVISOR, CODING / DATA QUALITY and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St.
- Boniface Hospital, the CODING TECHNOLOGIST is responsible for accurately coding diagnoses and interventions from the health records utilizing the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CA / CCI);
- abstracting coded information into the computer in accordance with mandates and guidelines established by Manitoba Health (MH) and Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI);
- adjusting abstracts based on updated chart documentation, edit failure reports, CIHI Default Reports, routine and ad hoc data quality audits;
and performing other related duties as assigned.
Experience
- Two years experience in coding / abstracting work experience using ICD-10-CA / CCI coding classification required
- Thorough knowledge of coding rules and principles and of the MH Hospital Abstract User Manual is required
- Knowledge of CIHI standards and methodologies required
Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)
- Grade XII or recognized equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited Health Records Technician Program, Health Information Technologist Program, Health Information Management Program, or recognized equivalent required
Successful completion of SBH HIT aptitude (competency) test (70% on Part A and 70% on Part B)
Certification / Licensure / Registration
Membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to successfully achieve an accuracy rate of 75% based on all fields coded / abstracted with 90 days
- Ability to successfully achieve coding and abstracting a number of charts (daily average) equal to 73% of the coding peer group (i.
e. Obstetrics / New-Born, Medical / Surgical, or Day / Night Care coding) within 90 days
- Requires high level attention to detail with a high accuracy expectation
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Legible handwriting
- Mature, professional manner
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to retain information of a confidential nature
- Good interpersonal communication skills
Il y a plus de 30 jours