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CORNER BROOK, NL

REGIONAL MANAGER-HEALTH INFORMATION

PERMANENT

Western Health requires an experienced Health Information Management (HIM) professional to work with the Region’s Information Management team on a permanent full-time basis.  The successful candidate will be part of a team that manages the organization’s various HIM functions including coding, medical transcription, registration, switchboard, and clinical records management.

DUTIES:

• Facilitating front-line change as Western Health builds and adopts Electronic Health Records.
• Developing and managing audit and quality assurance programs for clinical documentation and Health Information.
• Ensuring compliance with provincial, national, and international health information standards and coordinating the adoption of new and emerging standards.
• Consolidating the various records management and registration processes that are in use in Western Health’s many and varied programs and services.
• Developing and implementing a records management plan for the organization including a plan for digital scanning and archiving.
• Managing the day-to-day activities of Western Health’s Health Information Management Department.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  The qualifications for this position would usually be acquired through completion of a degree or certificate in Health Informatics and/or Health Information Management.  Eligibility for registration with the Canadian College of Health Records Administrators would be considered an asset.  Consideration will also be given  to candidates with other relevant experience or training.

In addition, candidates must have considerable, progressive leadership experience, exceptional communication skills and be able to function effectively in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.  Candidates must be adept at working collaboratively in a team environment while also displaying independence, initiative and enterprise.

SALARY SCALE:  As per Management Pay Plan

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME, PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE NAMES OF TWO EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES TO:

Donna Foss, Recruitment Officer

Human Resources Department

Western Health

P.O. Box 2005

Corner Brook, NL  A2H 6J7

Fax: (709) 637-5456

careers@westernhealth.nl.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:30 P.M. ON 29 APRIL 2011.  PLEASE QUOTE ORDER NO.

WH-11-322 WHEN APPLYING.

CORNER BROOK, NL

HEALTH RECORDS ANALYST

PERMANENT

Western Health currently requires a Health Records Analyst on a permanent full-time basis in the Health Records department at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook.

HOURS OF WORK:  0800-1600 Hours; Monday-Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  Completion of High School as well as the completion of a full-time post-secondary office/business course which has provided training in keyboarding, office practice and word processing is required.  The completion of a Health Records Technician course and a typing speed of 40 wpm are also required.  The ability to successfully complete an exam in spreadsheeting and database prior to the completion of the trial period is also required.  The successful applicant must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and must be eligible for membership in the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA).

SALARY SCALE:                  $43,777.50 to $48,574.50 per Annum.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOTH MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS.

PLEASE FORWARD A RESUME, PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE NAMES OF TWO REFERENCES TO:

Ms. Donna Foss, Recruitment Officer

Human Resources Department

Western Health

P.O. Box 2005

Corner Brook, NL  A2H 6J7

Fax:  (709) 637-5456

careers@westernhealth.nl.ca

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON 12 OCTOBER 2010.  PLEASE QUOTE ORDER NO. WH-10-840 WHEN APPLYING.

CORNER BROOK, NL

MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN (CODER)

PERMANENT

Western Health currently requires a Medical Records Technician (Coder) on a permanent full-time basis in the Health Records department at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook.

HOURS OF WORK:  0800-1600 Hours; Monday to Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:            Completion of a recognized Health Records Technician (Health Information Services) Program is required.  The successful applicant must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA).

SALARY SCALE:               $38,356.50 to $42,315.00 per Annum.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOTH MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS.

PLEASE FORWARD A RESUME, PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE NAMES OF TWO REFERENCES TO:

Ms. Donna Foss, Recruitment Officer

Human Resources Department

Western Health

P.O. Box 2005

Corner Brook, NL  A2H 6J7

Fax:  (709) 637-5456

careers@westernhealth.nl.ca

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON 12 OCTOBER 2010.  PLEASE QUOTE ORDER NO. WH-10-842 WHEN APPLYING.

May 17, 2010:

Click here to view a job posting from Long Term Care, St. John's, Eastern Health.

Clinical Instructor

ICD-10-CA/CCI  Coding– Year 1

Eastern College, formerly CompuCollege, is a nationally accredited educational institution that has a solid reputation for providing quality education in Atlantic Canada for over 20 years.  Eastern College is considering applications for the position of Coding Clinical Instructor for the 2009 – 2011 Health Information Management Program.  This Clinical will take place in the late Spring of 2010 during a five-week period (anticipate June 7 through July 9, 2010).

The successful applicant will meet the CHIMA Learning Outcomes

Qualifications:

• CHIMA Certification

• Excellent working knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding and electronic abstracting

• Excellent working knowledge of coding standards and data quality issues

• Excellent quality and productivity

• Experience with instructing/training in the work environment

• References will be required

The Coding Clinical will take place at Eastern College, St. John’s Campus.

If you possess these skills and you are a dynamic and effective communicator, have a sincere desire to help others, are mature, professional and are interested in joining our team we would like to hear from you.

Eastern College
Human Resources Dept.
P.O. Box 6325
St. John’s, NL  A1C 6J9
Email: careers.newfoundland@easterncollege.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job postings below are closed and archived

Click here to view a job posting from the Western Health.

November 2, 2009:

Click here to view a job posting from the Center for Health Information.

October 6, 2009:

Program Coordinator - Health Information Management Program

LOCATION:  New Brunswick

CompuCollege has a solid reputation for providing career training. We have strength and stability unmatched by any other private training institution in Atlantic Canada.

We are hiring a Program Coordinator/Instructor for our (New Brunswick) Health Information Management Program. This individual will serve as the overall Coordinator for the Program, along with providing instruction for a portion of the program. Duties will also include interacting with provincial Health Authorities regarding student practicum placements and liaising with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

The successful candidate will be registered with the Canadian College of Health Information Management and be an active member of CHIMA. The Program Coordinator/Instructor will have a baccalaureate degree or be working towards this degree and must have experience as a practicing Health Information Management professional within an institution and/or agency directly related to the health industry. The combination of professional qualifications and experience should total six years. We require a mature individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills and an interest in working with and motivating students.

Closing date for applications is October 31, 2009.

Reply in strictest confidence to:

CompuCollege

Program Director,

Health Information Management Programs

Email: employment@compucollege.ca

Address: 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 100

Dartmouth  NS   B2Y 2N6

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those selected

for an interview will be contacted.

September 10, 2009:

Click here to view a job posting from the Center for Health Information. 

March 11, 2009:

We have two job postings sent to us from out of province.  Here is the first position and here is the second position.

November 18, 2008:

Eastern Health is the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland and Labrador, serving a regional population of more than 290,000. The organization also offers unique provincial programs and services. We employ over 12,000 health care and support services professionals. Formed on April 1, 2005 from the merger of seven health care boards, Eastern Health offers the full continuum of health care services. The new health region extends from the St. John’s region west to Port Blandford and includes all communities on the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas. There are more than 80 hospitals, health care centres, long-term care facilities and community care sites.

St. Clare’s Hospital

Health Information Services and Informatics

Health Information Management Professional I (HRT I)

(Temporary, Full-Time)

Duties:           

The successful candidate will be responsible for coding diseases, operations, procedures and other therapies on inpatient and surgical day care episodes using ICD–10 and CCI classification systems.  Abstracting demographic and clinical data from health records utilizing CIHI guidelines and 3M electronic abstracting system. Assembling and analyzing health records according to established guidelines and policies. Monitoring and evaluating the quality of data submitted and to take corrective action when necessary, and other related duties as required. 

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (S):  Lifting 10 lbs. maximum, occasional lifting or carrying, frequent sitting, occasional walking or standing.

Qualifications:            

Graduation from High School or equivalent.  Successful completion of a recognized program in Health Record Administration or Health Record Technology.  Certification as an accredited Health Record Administrator or Health Record Technician, and eligibility for membership in the NLHIMA. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.  A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Hours of Work:       75 hours bi-weekly  (7.5 hour shifts, Days)

Salary:                       HS-25 ($16.83 - $18.58 per hour)

Competition #:        2008002458

To apply for the above position, please forward resume stating qualifications, experience, references and the appropriate competition number to the undersigned:

Human Resources Client Services - Recruitment

Eastern Health, Administrative Office

Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s, NL A1E 4J8

Fax #:  (709) 777-1303

E-mail: employment@easternhealth.ca (Microsoft Word format only)

Review of applications will be ongoing until the positions are filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.  A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for all positions. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or Local Police.  Visit our website at www.easternhealth.ca.

Health Sciences Centre/Janeway

Health Information Services and Informatics

Health Information Management Professional I (HRT I)

Permanent, Full-Time

Duties:           

The successful candidate will be responsible for the release of confidential patient information in keeping with provincial statutes and Eastern Health policies, while protecting the legal right of the patient, Eastern Health and staff.  The successful candidate will be responsible for administration of a fee schedule as it relates to release of information as well as preparation of health records for legal purposes and appearances in court proceedings as required.   Other related duties as required. 

Qualifications:            

Graduation from High School or equivalent. Successful completion of a recognized program in Health Records Administration or Health Record Technology, Health Information Services, or Health Information Management. Current and continuing certification as an accredited Health Information Management Professional from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).  Eligibility for membership in the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA).  Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.  A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Hours of Work:       75 hours bi-weekly  (7.5 hour shifts, days, non-rotating)

Salary:                       HS-25 ($16.83 - $18.58 per hour)

Competition #:        2008002748

To apply for the above positions, please forward a resume stating qualifications, experience, references, and the competition number to:

Human Resources Client Services – Recruitment

Eastern Health, Administrative Office

Waterford Bridge Road

St. John’s, NL  A1E 4J8 Fax #: (709) 777-1303

Email:  employment@easternhealth.ca (Microsoft Word format only)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.  A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for all positions. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or Local Police.  Visit our website at www.easternhealth.ca.

July 23, 2008: