Health Information Management Professional II - Submission & Technical
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Provincial Data Quality and Clinical Documentation Integrity, the Submission & Technical Specialist (STS) is a key role in Health Information Management (HIM) that requires a unique and specialized skill set to provide technical leadership and Data Collection subject matter expertise. This position is responsible for Data Submissions to Morbidity and Ambulatory Care Abstract Reporting (MACAR), both Discharge Abstract Data Base (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) including deletion, addition, and correction files. The position is also responsible for monitoring month-end processes for data quality edits and ensuring the Provincial Coding and Abstracting System (PCAS) and MACAR errors and edits are addressed by creating, maintaining, and running reports for reconciliation and remediation. The position also has responsibility for testing of all new releases impacting PCAS. The incumbent collaborates with Provincial Data Collection Advisors, Zone Data Collection Managers and Health Information Management Professionals (Clinical Coding Specialists and Clinical Coding Leads) for continuous improvements to clinical documentation and clinical data workflow efficiencies within Connect Care and PCAS ensuring national and provincial data collection principles are applied. Position is eligible to work anywhere in the province. Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test and perform a pre-hire skills assessment with a minimum score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview.
Description:
As a Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) II, you will provide leadership in the development, implementation and reporting for health information services. You will be responsible for the coordination of daily operations as well as training new staff in your assigned area. You will deliver operational guidance and support to ensure that clinical information is timely, accurate and valid.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Data Collection, Health Information Management
- Primary Location: Drayton Valley Hospital
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-MAY-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $35.45
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 3 - 5 years of coding experience in all visit types (DAD & NACRS) and all specialties. Extensive knowledge of Case Mix Groups, Resource Intensity Weights, and Comprehensive Ambulatory Classification System methodologies. Must have excellent organizational, time management, analytical and technical skills to meet demands of workload and deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). eHealth competence (includes privacy and security, confidentiality, patient safety, and communication and collaboration). A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.
Preferred Qualifications:Leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Connect Care clinical information system, Provincial Coding & Abstracting System and Encoder software experience preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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