Health Information Management Professional I
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Your Opportunity:
As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial, jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. In this position, you will use your thorough attention to detail to ensure validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. *Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Note: Location may be negotiable within the province of Alberta. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Reviews clinical documentation and applies diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data. Reviews and remediates edits and warnings. Identifies issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting and escalates for guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. The Employee shall maintain confidentiality of all Health Shared Services information in accordance with Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy and other privacy legislation in effect and shall comply at all times with Alberta Health Services’ Information Privacy and Information Security policies.
Description:
As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, releasing information, and performing data quality assurance activities. In accordance with organizational procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze and interpret clinical and demographic data, and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews of patient records.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Data Collection Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines, working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Preferred Qualifications:
1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI. Consideration given to those who have not coded within 2 years but have a certificate from a CCHIM approved Coding Refresher or Coding Specialist Program. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) and 3M HDM abstacting system. Certified Coding and Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM. Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification programs recognized by CCHIM.
As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial, jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. In this position, you will use your thorough attention to detail to ensure validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. *Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Note: Location may be negotiable within the province of Alberta. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Reviews clinical documentation and applies diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data. Reviews and remediates edits and warnings. Identifies issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting and escalates for guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. The Employee shall maintain confidentiality of all Health Shared Services information in accordance with Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy and other privacy legislation in effect and shall comply at all times with Alberta Health Services’ Information Privacy and Information Security policies.
Description:
As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, releasing information, and performing data quality assurance activities. In accordance with organizational procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze and interpret clinical and demographic data, and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews of patient records.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Data Collection Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines, working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Preferred Qualifications:
1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI. Consideration given to those who have not coded within 2 years but have a certificate from a CCHIM approved Coding Refresher or Coding Specialist Program. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) and 3M HDM abstacting system. Certified Coding and Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM. Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification programs recognized by CCHIM.
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Responsibilities
Review clinical records and assign diagnosis and intervention codes using ICD-10-CA/CCI standards, while resolving coding edits and escalating documentation or abstracting issues as needed. Abstract and report clinical and demographic data, reconcile reports, maintain data quality, and protect confidential health information.
Requirements
Applicants must have a diploma from an accredited Health Information Management program and be active or eligible for CHIMA registration. They need knowledge of Canadian coding standards and DAD/NACRS abstracting, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills; coding experience and relevant certifications are preferred.
Skills
- ICD-10-CA/CCI Coding
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Health Information Management
- Data Quality Assurance
- Medical Abstracting
- Canadian Coding Standards
- DAD and NACRS Abstracting
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Organization
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Report Reconciliation
- Connect Care (EPIC)
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Health Information Management
- Clinical Coding Specialist
- ICD-10-CA
- CCI
- Canadian Coding Standards
- Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)
- National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS)
- Clinical Documentation
- Diagnosis Coding
- Intervention Coding
- Medical Abstracting
- Data Quality Assurance
- Health Information Act
- Privacy Legislation
- CHIMA
- CCHIM
- Certified Coding and Classification Specialist (CCCS)
- Coding Refresher Program
- Coding Specialist Program
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Connect Care
- EPIC
- 3M HDM
- Statistical Reporting
- Report Reconciliation