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Company Bio North York General is one of Canadas leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver WorldClass Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multisite campus supports our diverse community through every stage and lifedefining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and longterm care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for PeopleCentred Carea cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: PeopleCentred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career! Position Summary Your goal in this position is to accurately code and abstract Emergency, Day Surgery and Clinic patient related health information in accordance with CIHIs ambulatory data set practices using the Med2020 WinRecs suite of application(s). You are required to meet all benchmarks set for coding productivity standards. You will participate in month end activities for data submissions to CIHI and assist with hospital and departmental data quality assurance. You have advanced computer skills with proficient use of WinRecs and Cerner, as well as ICD10 and CCI coding classification systems. You have the ability to analyze information and demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills. You have exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. You are also able to work independently. This position supports the hospitals academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. On a practical level, you will Meet benchmarks set for coding productivity standards Be able to code and abstract health information using ICD10CA/CCI and WinRecs Have a working knowledge of Crystal Reports as they apply to coding/abstracting systems for QA Have thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease and disease process, medications and their uses, microbiology, medical terminology and diagnostic test results Have thorough knowledge of Canada and Ontarios coding/abstracting principles and practices Have thorough knowledge of the NACRS Abstract Database and Ontarios ERNI initiatives Understand grouping and case mix methodology for ambulatory care reporting Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Health Information Management program holding the credentials of CHIM and is an active member in good standing with CHIMA Must have successfully completed and passed the National Certification Exam through the Canadian Health Information Management Association A minimum of two years experience with ambulatory coding in an acute care facility Ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm accurately and timely Bilingualism in French/English an asset Working at NYGH This is a Full Time Regular position with 8 hour shifts, day, evening, including weekends shifts, in Health Records Coding department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca. How To Apply Think you''re the right person for the job? Here''s your first chance to show us why. Ensure to meet the deadline only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr