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Company: Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Location: Cambridge, ON

Expected salary: $31656 – 34263 per year

Job date: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 02:28:49 GMT

Job description: Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .Job DescriptionSalary$31.656 – $34.263ScheduleDays, Monday – FridayShift8 hrsPosition Summary:The Accredited Health Record Technician Team is responsible for analysis and assignment of Classification Codes for Acute Inpatient (DAD) and Ambulatory Care NACRS which includes; Surgical Day Care, Emergency (Level 1 & 3), Medical Day Clinic (including ALR) using CIHI ICD10-CA/CCI and provincial guidelines to ensure accurate and effective case groupings. This role is accountable to assist Release of Information Office to process requests related to Access and Disclosure of Personal Health Information, and ensuring compliance with legislative turn-around times. Other responsibilities include data quality and analysis, case weight monitoring, and verification of unspecified clinical information with physician groups for accurate data collection, submission process to CIHI and other reporting bodies. The successful incumbent will interact with internal and external customers in a professional and patient-focused manner and contribute by identifying innovative ideas to improve services and data quality processes. As a member of the Health Information Management team, the successful incumbent will practice and promote self-development and continuous learning. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).This is a remote part-time position. The physical demands of the role may include, but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program required
• Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) in good standing is required
• Minimum 2 years of current experience for coding and abstracting and release of information is required
• Proficiency with electronic abstracting and computer applications (Word and Excel). Experience with Meditech, 3M and Code finder would be an asset
• Must have excellent skills for case analysis and interpretation for ICD coding classification.
• Must have an understanding and knowledge of grouping and weighting methodologies (ie. CMG, RIW, HIG, Complexity, CACS and ACW)
• Ability to apply quality practices and standards to coding and abstracting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure and show good judgment
• Familiar with relevant legislative requirements for release of personal information; Personal Health Information Protection Act, Mental Health Act, Public Hospital Act, Freedom of Information Act, Coroners Act and all other relevant legislation
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.CMH Inclusion StatementAt Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and InclusionSusan Toth, Director of Human ResourcesWe thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.