Health Information Bed Management/Analyst

Position Overview

Directly accountable to the Manager of Health Information & Quality, the Health Information Technologist performs a variety of technical health information functions including performing audits, analyzing health records, report writing, and handling all requests for access and disclosure of patient/resident information in accordance with Regional Policies the Personal Health Information Act of Manitoba. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies their Manager or their designates (i.e. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a health information services environment in a health care setting with a focus on health information analysis, data management and the promotion of data quality and integrity.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a Health Information Technologist or Health Record Technician Program recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
• Certificate in Advance Crystal Reports or equivalent experience using report-writing software.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association.
• Current membership in the Manitoba Health Record Association.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
  • The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Deer Lodge Centre.
  • The Deer Lodge Centre's Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
  • Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Windows and Office suite including Word, Excel and Access programs in advanced applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and direct use of the ICD 9CM and ICD -10-CA /CCI coding classifications, Manitoba Abstracting Data Elements and Manitoba Health abstracting processes and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and direct use of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) standards, products, reports and services including the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), Case Mix standards, and MIS guidelines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge conducting quantitative analysis and reporting writing on health information related data to support departments and programs throughout Deer Lodge Centre.
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of record management.
• Knowledge of the principles of data quality.
• Knowledge of the principles of quality improvement.
• Ability to code and abstract health records accurately, efficiently and thoroughly.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently in a team environment, and manage time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform arithmetic and statistical computations.
• Ability to prepare correspondence.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work extended hours.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/staff/visitors.