Health Information Management Professional I

Reporting to the Supervisor, Calgary/South Zone. The Specialist is responsible for processing requests for health information. Requests are received for health information from individual and third-party stakeholders both internal and external to Alberta Health Services. The A & D Specialist also manages and processes production orders, subpoenas, search warrants and court orders as issued by the judicial system. Access & Disclosure Specialists must give full attention to detail and recognize the importance of adhering to legislative requirements including the Health Information Act (HIA), other related legislation and established Alberta Health Services (AHS) standards, policies, guidelines and procedures. This includes accessing health information in multiple formats - paper, electronic and microfilm. The individual must maintain a high standard of quality ensuring the correct information is released within established turnaround times. This position has the possibility of extension.

As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.

Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Graduate of an approved school for Health Information Management professionals. CHIMA Certified and must be in good standing. CHIM professional with minimum 1-3 years access and disclosure experience within a complex health care environment. Keyboarding skills with a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm. A typing test and an assessment based on HIA will be administered for selected candidates. Selected candidates will be required to pass a typing test and an assessment on Health Information Act (HIA).

Ability to provide high-level customer service, analyze, problem-solve, and make decisions per legislation and policies. Technical aptitude for information systems and applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Adobe). Organize and prioritize in a high-paced environment. Proficient in English communication. Self-motivated, independent, with conflict management, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.