Medical Records Technician IA

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Mount Pearl Square
Medical Records Technician IA
Remote Work Opportunities
Health Information Management (HIM) - Clinical Information Services
Permanent Full-time
NAPE
10499POS

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)

Salary: CG-27 (CAD25.99 - CAD28.74 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0015173

Posted Date: 2025-08-15

Closing Date: Open until filled.

*The successful incumbent may have the ability to work remotely or from an alternate work location, if adequate space is available.

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

• 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.