Posting Period
Open: April 30, 2025
Deadline: May 13, 2025
Non-Union
Department Name
Health Information Management
The HIM Training & Data Specialist ensures timely, high-quality submission of coded health information to CIHI in accordance with CIHI, MOHLTC, CCO, and hospital guidelines. An expert in ICD10CA and CCI coding in an acute care setting, this role conducts data quality audits, collaborates with stakeholders to correct and prevent errors, and supports system updates. They are also responsible for developing and delivering training for all Health Information Coders, including onboarding and ongoing education for HIM staff.
What we offer:
- Rate of Pay: $34.22 per hour - $42.78 per hour
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
- Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a two (2) year diploma in Health Information Management required
- Currently Certified with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) required
- Minimum three (3) years of recent health information coder job experience
- Handles and maintains patient confidentiality and privacy according to LHSC policies, privacy and legal requirements
- Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to provide and receive feedback
- Methodical understanding of CIHI indices and comparative reports
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology
- Proficient coding skills
- Expert knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards (CCS), Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), and American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) abstracting manuals
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with Oracle OneChart
- Working knowledge of the complicated funding formulas involving QBPs, HIG/CMG, CACS, RIW preferred
- Advanced knowledge of 3M Health Data Management (HDM) abstracting system, Codefinder software and CIHI Folio Views (ICD-10-CA, CCI) preferred
- Basic knowledge of 3M Report Writer and Clinical Documentation Improvement Software preferred
- Formal presentation and facilitation skills preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) preferred
- Experience developing education materials, conducting training needs assessment and delivering training preferred
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Teaching, Learning and Research
London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.
Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC.
Work Permit
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.