Job Order Detail

Description

Core Function:
Establishes and maintains health records in accordance with departmental, regional, and legislative requirements.

Provide leadership and support to the Health Records Clerk.

Provide information for management regarding workflow and department supply needs.

Ensures knowledge and understanding of guidelines and standards set by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.

Assist in establishing and implementing policies and procedures, quality improvements information management and decision-making activities of the department.

Coordinate formal releases of information.
Prepare documents for court and testify to the same, if required

Qualifications:
Health Information Management diploma.

Certification with Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).

Registration with Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Grade 12 education.

Medical Terminology.

Intermediate computer skills.

Must have knowledge of and compatibility with the philosophy and policies of CHSA.

Pleasant telephone manner.

Knowledge of filing systems.

Must be bondable.

Acquire and maintain the ability to do coding and abstracting information from health records.

Ability to handle the physical challenges of the job such as moving file cupboards and climbing ladders.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills and attitude.

Experience with electronic medical records would be considered an asset.