Apply clinical coding expertise at Charlton Campus in Hamilton, working weekdays on day shifts with ICD-10-CA and CCI classifications. This full-time position supports accurate health records.
The Clinical Coding Specialist works within Coding and Health Information for St. Joseph's Health System. The position codes and abstracts inpatient and outpatient encounters while supporting comprehensive, accurate, and complete records. Duties follow CIHI standards and MOHLTC requirements, with computerized abstracting systems supporting DAD and NACRS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Code diseases and interventions for inpatient encounters
- Code diseases and interventions for outpatient encounters
- Abstract inpatient and outpatient encounter information
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and complete health records
- Carry out department goals and objectives
Requirements:
- CHIMA certification in good standing
- Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CA and CCI coding practices
- Knowledge of CIHI standards, DAD, and NACRS manuals
- Knowledge of computerized abstracting systems, encoder, and grouper
- Ability to work in a team environment
Use CHIMA certification, ICD-10-CA, CCI, and abstraction expertise to strengthen health records at Charlton Campus.
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