Job Purpose

The Health Information Professional is responsible for ensuring that health record information is complete and accessible in accordance with departmental, regional and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) recognized Health Information Management (HIM) program
• Successfully challenged the CHIMA national Certification Exam / holds a valid CHIMA certificate and is a current member in good standing with CHIMA.
• Must have at least 5 years experience in the Health Information Management field and demonstrated supervisory ability is required.
• Knowledge and competency in Excel as demonstrated through testing at an advanced level with an overall score of a minimum of 75%

Key Responsibilities

The Health Information Professional 5 is responsible for:

• Supervising one or a combination of sections of health information management department at a Regional level.
• Administering performance appraisals and assisting in staff development and training.
• Participating on committees and special projects.
• Assist in health records software management.
• Assisting in planning, organizing, and directing a health information management department.
• Provide leadership and act as a resource in areas of data security, data integrity, electronic health records and risk management.
• Represent RHA on provincial or internal committees and lead decision support or lead data quality coordinator for a regional health authority.

THE HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL IS EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Information Gathering
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Patient/Client Focus

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.