Job Number:
J0424-0931
Union:
SEIU
Salary:
$30.89 - $31.88/Hour
Job Title:
Clinical Health Information Management Specialist (CHIMS) - Health Records
Job Status:
Part Time
Department:
HEALTH RECORDS
Site:
North Hastings Hospital
Job Category:
Administrate & Clerical Careers
Number of Positions:
1
Hours:
8 hour day shifts, Monday to Friday. Hours and shifts are subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization.
Salary:
$30.89 - $31.88/Hour
Required

• Active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
• Must have proof of current CPE credits or, a recent graduate (in the last 12 months) and can provide proof of diploma.
• Knowledge and use of Folio.
• Knowledge of Medical Staff Rules & Regulations, Public Hospitals Act, Personal Health Information Privacy Act and other pertinent legislation.

Duties

• Reviews health records quantitatively to ascertain that records meet necessary criteria, and reports errors and/or omissions.
• Monitors and maintains a system for charts that are past due and reports to Manager and notifies physicians that are delinquent in chart completion.
• Assembles records for permanent filing.
• Receives, evaluates and responds to correspondence, telephone requests and in-person inquiries regarding release of health records.
• Attends at court with the health record, under subpoena.
• Assesses information in health records and assigns codes according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10CA) and Canadian Classification of Interventions (CCI) and maintains abstracting data base.
• Retrieves patient charts from previous admissions and directs to appropriate floor/unit on admission.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, screens and re routes calls.
• Assumes responsibility for microfilming process.
• Files charts in main dept. and alternate storage areas.
• Participates in departmental QA Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

North Hastings Hospital (NHH) is located in the small, picturesque town of Bancroft. It sits on the edge of Algonquin Park, one of the largest provincial parks in Ontario, featuring numerous lakes, rivers and a range of wildlife. Situated in a beautiful part of Ontario's 'cottage country', Bancroft boasts a relaxing lifestyle, a close-knit community, and provides opportunity to explore nature, snowmobile on incredible trails, and participate in fishing and water sports on various lakes.
North Hastings Hospital is the smallest and most rural of Quinte Health's four hospitals, and works closely with the Bancroft Family Health Team. It is a six-bed primary care hospital that operates a busy, 24/7 emergency department (including emergency obstetrics). The inpatient beds are available for medical and palliative care services. North Hastings Hospital also provides diagnostic services, physiotherapy, outreach clinics and telemedicine services. NHH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospitals, as well as regional health centres, to serve the community together.
The North Hastings Hospital team is truly like one big family. They not only work together, but often spend time together within the community. They are incredibly dedicated and resourceful, ensuring that the people who seek care at NHH have positive outcomes and experiences.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Rarely - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Frequently - prolonged sitting.
• Required Occasionally - standing and walking on hard surfaces.
• Required Rarely - crouching/squatting, climbing, balancing.

Dexterity

• Required Often - prolonged fine finger movement.
• Required Frequently - gripping/grasping.
• Required Rarely - reaching.

Equal Opportunity
Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or for assistance.
Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr