Clinical Coding Specialist

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Coding Specialist performs the function of coding and abstracting, as well as carrying out the department’s goals and objectives of providing & maintaining comprehensive, accurate and complete health records. The Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for the coding and classification of all diseases and interventions for inpatient and outpatient encounters, in accordance with CIHI standards and MOHLTC requirements. Other appropriate duties may be assigned as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Note: Coding test will be administered as part of the interview process. - Employee must be certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), in good standing - Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding practices and policies - Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, biomedical sciences, information sciences and technology and integration of clinical and financial information - MS office suite of products including Excel, Word, Power Point and Access - Experience with coding and abstracting applications (3M experience preferred) - Experience, both technical and functional, in Healthcare Information Systems (EPIC, BORN, CCIS, WTIS, IDS,...