Health economics Jobs in Toronto, ON

OVERVIEW

Responsible for the timely and accurate coding and abstracting of patient related health information, assists in the completion of hospital and departmental data quality assurance and provides support regarding release of patient information if required.

EDUCATION

- Graduate from an accredited Health Information Management Program (formerly Health Record Administrator Program).
- Must have successfully completed & passed the National Certification Exam through the Canadian Health Information Management Association, formerly the Canadian College of Health Records Administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Certified Health Information Professional with the Canadian Health Information Management Association formerly the Canadian College of Health Records Administrators.
- Active member in good standing with CHIMA (previously CHRA) and the Ontario HealthInformation Management Association.
- Minimum two years’ experience with coding in an acute treatment facility with experience in ICD10-CA/CCI is required
- Familiarity and understanding of ICD-10-CA/CCI Coding Classification and CIHI Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Electronic Abstracting System (Med2020).
- Knowledge of Cerner EMR
- Demonstrated working knowledge of electronic patient health record preferrably Cerner
- Familiarity and understanding of grouping (case mix/ HBAM/ QBP) methodologies.
- Familiarity and understanding of release of patient information.
- Understanding of hospital by-laws, policies and Legislative Acts.
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
- Demonstrated communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm accurately and timely
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is required
- Working knowledge of Internet (on-line) resources such as CIHI website for queries.
- Working knowledge of Crystal Reports as they apply to the abstracting system for purpose of QA.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

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