Clinical Health Information Management Specialist (CHIMS) Health Records

Position Summary

Please note that the wage range for the Registered Clinical Health Information Management Specialist (CHIMS) Health Records position is $32.77 to $33.83 per hour. Applicants who begin employment prior to obtaining registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) will be compensated at the uncertified rate of $30.56 to $31.90 per hour until registration is successfully completed.

Required

Active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association or certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association obtained within six months of start date. Preference will be given to fully qualified candidates.
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.
For internal candidates disciplinary and attendance records will be considered.

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.

At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives improve access to high-quality care and build healthier communitiesright where people need it most.

Nestled in the stunning Prince Edward Countyhome to 800 km of shoreline Sandbanks Provincial Park and a vibrant arts and culinary scene - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) offers the perfect blend of career growth and quality of life.

Our hospital sees over 40000 patients annually and is evolving into a cutting-edge facility set to open in 2027. With 24/7 emergency care expanded diagnostics (including CT) and strong community partnerships were dedicated to exceptional patient care.

At PECMH youre more than a team memberyoure family. Join a supportive tight-knit group that values collaboration celebrates milestones and makes a real impact every day.

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

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 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 x2577 or for assistance.