Medical coder Jobs in St. John's, NL

Zone : Eastern Urban Zone

Location : Mount Pearl Square

Medical Records Technician IA

Health Information Services & Informatics- Clinical Information Services

Work From Home

Temporary, Full Time (Until August 1 2025 with the possibility of extension)

06207RP1

Hours : 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour Days)

Salary :

CG-27 ($25.99 - $28.74 per hour)

Competition Number : VAC0003670

Posted Date : 2024-11-08

Closing Date : Open until filled.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for coding diseases, operations, procedures and other therapies on inpatient and surgical day care episodes using ICD-10 and CCI classification systems; abstracting demographic and clinical data from health records utilizing CIHI guidelines and 3M electronic abstracting system; and monitoring and evaluating the quality of data submitted and to take corrective action when necessary. Other related duties as required.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Constantly sits for long periods of time, occasionally required to lift files weighing between 10 - 25 lbs.

Fine finger or precision work required; visual concentration is required to ensure accuracy.

Work has standard deadlines and quotas for coding and staging.

Job Qualifications

Successful completion of a recognized / accredited program in Health Information Management is required.

Current and continuing certification as an accredited Health Information Management Professional from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is required.

Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Open to external applicants.

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