Health Information Management Professional I

Health Information Management Professional I

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Overview

As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD‑10‑CA / CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial and national regulations. You will ensure the validity, integrity, and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. The role supports data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies across Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure accurate and complete coded data.
• Remediate edits, warnings, and resolve coding issues related to patient encounters and clinical documentation.
• Identify issues related to coding, abstracting, and patient encounters, and provide guidance for resolution.
• Run and reconcile various reports and contribute to regular data quality reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality of all AHS information in accordance with Alberta Access and Privacy Legislations and AHS policies.

Required Qualifications

Additional Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Employment Details

Employment type : Temporary

Seniority level : Entry Level

Job function : Health Care Provider

Primary location : Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary Zone (location negotiable within Alberta)

FTE : 1.00

Hours per shift : 7.75

Shift pattern : Days (Saturday / Sunday off)

Expected salary : $31.13–$38.98 per hour

Application Requirements

Applicants must write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview stage.

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