Data Analyst (DAD Coder) - Decision Support - Regular Full-Time 2024-9116
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Full time
- Published on July 4th, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Summary of Duties
The Data Analyst Coder is responsible for the appropriate analysis, coding and abstracting of inpatient visits from the patient records into the Med2020 WinRecs information system. The position also ensures that information is submitted to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in a timely manner, according to guidelines set by CIHI/Ontario Health and the hospital. Specific tasks include:
- Assigns ICD-10-CA/CCI codes related to inpatient visits
- Applies ICD10-CA/CCI coding methodologies resulting in proper grouping outcomes
- Abstracting information according to standards from OH/CIHI and hospital abstracting guidelines
- Ensures that all visits to be coded are completed and balance at the end of each month
- Document productivity in accordance with departmental protocols
- Perform regular audits on coded/abstracted data to ensure quality of coded data and adherence to coding standards
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills
- Graduate from a recognized Health Information Management/Professional program.
- Current active CHIMA member in good standing and maintained on an annual basis.
- Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Associate (CHIMA).
- 1 year previous experience with DAD or NACRS coding
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of QBP's, CMG's, HIG’s, ACW's, Case Mix Index (CMI) and expected length of stay
- Demonstrated coding competency in Inpatient and Emergency patient records.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise tact and discretion
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Windows-based applications environment and keyboard speed of 40 wpm
- Demonstrated ability to function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment
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