Health Information Management Professional I

Your Opportunity:
Description:
As a Health Information Management Professional I, you will be responsible for coding and abstracting data from clinical records, release of information and/or data quality assurance. In accordance with AHS procedures and the Health Information Act, you will gather, retrieve, collate, code, design, analyze, interpret clinical and demographic data and perform statistical reporting and regular data quality reviews for patient records.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Trauma Registry
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 0+-JUN-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 1+-JUN-2026
Hours per Shift: Varies
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $31.13
Maximum Salary: $38.+8
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Familiarity with ICD-10-CA and CCI Folio product. Thorough knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards for ICD-10-CA/CCI. Excellent knowledge and expertise of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease process. Demonstrated knowledge and application of coding and abstracting skill. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Strong ability to maintain accuracy of information. Ability to work independently, prioritizes workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure and show good judgment. Ability to work well within a team environment and shared workspaces. Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time. Excellent English language skills in reading, writing, comprehension, and oral communication. Candidates that meet the required qualifications must successfully pass the Edmonton Zone Trauma Data Analyst coding test with a passing grade of 80%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years recent experience in data collection. Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding. Familiarity with Provincial Acts including, but not limited to the Hospital Act, Health Information Act, and Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP). Previous experience with electronic and/or paper health records an asset.