Specialist Coding Standards and Data Quality

Overview

Specialist Coding Standards and Data Quality Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Providence Health Care

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Coding Informatics, Documentation and Data Quality, and working closely with the Coding Leadership Team and Coding team, the Specialist, Coding Standards & Data Quality provides Lower Mainland HIM wide leadership and guidance to staff, HIM leaders, and other individuals/groups. The specialist supports coding and data extraction from patients’ records, ensures compliance with standards and procedures, develops and delivers coding training, and serves as a liaison with stakeholders.

The role also leads data quality improvement initiatives, assists with audit tool development, and coordinates with CIHI on coding standards.

Qualifications / Skills and Education Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited Health Information Management Diploma or Bachelor Program.

Five (5) years of recent, related experience in coding inpatient and surgical day‑care records in a tertiary setting, including two (2) years as a data analytics or data quality analyst, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Canadian College of Health Information Management (CHIM) certified and active membership with the Canadian Association of Health Information Management (CHIMA).

Travel between HIM sites requires access to a vehicle and a valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of quality assurance techniques and processes related to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize report writer tools, such as Crystal Report design, MS SQL Server.
• Demonstrated ability to code in ICD-10-CA/CCI and abstract in the CIHI Discharge Abstract database.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Case Mix Groups, Comprehensive Ambulatory Classification System (CACS), Resource Intensity Weight (RIW) and Expected Length of Stay (ELOS).
• Demonstrated working knowledge and ability to utilize computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and teach staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop learning materials and tools.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work to deadlines under pressure, with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to deal effectively with others, demonstrate leadership and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate related computer programs and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads a variety of coding standards and data quality initiatives; serves as an expert resource to Lower Mainland HIM coders and other personnel with respect to coding standards.

Develops, maintains, delivers and evaluates coding training materials for new hires, practicum and co‑operative education students, and returning staff.

Serves as the internal point of contact for coding queries and liaises with CIHI, BCRCP, Surgical Patient Registry, BC Trauma Registry and other database programs, ensuring coding queries are addressed, standards are updated and disseminated.

Acts as a liaison between Coding Coordinators, Coding Leadership, other HIM teams, Reporting/Analytic teams, Ministry of Health Services/Health Planning and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) regarding the quality of data obtained from coding.

Works with the Coding Application Specialists to assist with programs and services exploring new modes of health care delivery where coded patient data is required for program management (e.g., Sub‑Acute Care, Hospice Care). Works with Manager and Coding Coordinators to adjust work processes where necessary.

Serves as the primary contact with CIHI concerning the implementation of new or revised coding standards and updates.

Develops policies and procedures and maintains manuals and systems with respect to coding standards and data quality, ensuring proper distribution.

Develops and recommends the data quality audit process for Lower Mainland HIM Coding Services, employing appropriate quality assurance and improvement…

Title: Specialist Coding Standards and Data Quality

Company: Providence Health Care

Location: Vancouver, Canada

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