Position Overview

Experience

• Experience within the past three (3) years using ICD-10-CA and CCI (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Canada and Canadian Classification of Interventions) to code in accordance with CIHI Canadian Coding Standards.
• Experience within the past three (3) years completing abstracts in accordance with the CIHI Discharge Abstract Database Manual rules and guidelines. Preference given to those with knowledge and experience using the Manitoba Abstract Data Elements (MADE).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards requires.
• Successful completion of a CHIMA-recognized Health Information Management program required.
• Success challenge of the CHIMA National Certification examination, with a valid CHIMA certificate, current active CHIMA membership preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management.
• Current active membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to launch programs, navigate within and between windows, open hyperlinks, save documents, edit records and accurately perform data entry.
• The ability to use the internet, locate web sites and search within sites for specific information required.
• Ability to assign diagnosis typing in accordance with the CIHI Coding Standards.
• Ability to analyze information in patient records in order to select appropriate codes, abstract data elements and assign patient services.
• Ability to use Folio Views to assign diagnosis and intervention codes.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods using a computer, including viewing on-line information and using a mouse.