Regular Full-Time Position – 1.0 FTE
This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 – $45.47
Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?
Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).
Under the direction of the Manager, Admissions and Discharge (A&D) and Health Records, performs the technical functions of coding and abstracting, data retrieval and release of information. Performs other related duties.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of coding & abstracting of the ICD-10-CA/CCI coding classification;
- Knowledge of National coding standards and practices;
- Knowledge of health record administration procedures and practices;
- Knowledge of Acts, Ordinances & Regulations;
- Knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Knowledge of office practices & procedures;
- Knowledge of medical terminology;
- Effective interpersonal skills;
- Ability to use office equipment;
- Ability to set priorities;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to use designated reference materials including coding and abstracting manuals, dictionaries, directories, Internet, etc.
- Ability to pay attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness;
- Ability to concentrate at a high level, work independently and exercise good judgment;
- Cross cultural awareness.
The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program with two years experience in a health information services environment in a health care setting; certified by CHIMA. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with abstracting application software. E.g. Meditech, 3M is desired.
Incentives
- Relocation Allowance
- Generous Vacation Time
- Yukon Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- On-site Gym
- Pension Plan
- Free Parking
TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm December 5, 2024
For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347
Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!
Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.
You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting IWI@yukonhospitals.ca or calling 867-332-7203.
Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.
Posting Date: November 21, 2024
