Original job description
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 the 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. Location negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance in place (for applicable geographical location) 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 guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. The Employee shall maintain confidentiality of all Alberta Health Services (AHS) information in accordance with Alberta Access and Privacy Legislations and shall always comply 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: HIM Data Collection Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027 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 Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting system Certified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification program
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Responsibilities
Review clinical records and assign diagnosis and intervention codes using ICD-10-CA/CCI, while resolving coding edits and ensuring coded data is accurate and complete. Perform data quality reviews, reporting, and reconciliation, and identify and escalate issues involving patient encounters, documentation, coding, and abstracting.
Requirements
A diploma from an accredited Health Information Management program and active or eligible CHIMA registration are required, along with knowledge of Canadian coding standards and DAD/NACRS abstracting manuals. Applicants must pass a provincial coding proficiency test with at least 70%; strong technical, analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills are also required.
Skills
- Clinical Coding
- ICD-10-CA
- CCI Classification
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Health Information Management
- Data Quality Assurance
- Medical Abstracting
- Canadian Coding Standards
- Discharge Abstract Database
- National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
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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
- National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards
- DAD
- NACRS
- CHIMA
- Clinical Documentation
- Diagnosis Coding
- Intervention Coding
- Medical Abstracting
- Data Quality Assurance
- Coding Proficiency Test
- Connect Care
- EPIC
- 3M HDM
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Privacy Legislation
- Information Security
- Statistical Reporting
