Health Info Management Practitioner & Assistant

Under the direction of the Health Records Supervisor, this position Assembles and maintains health records in accordance with departmental, regional and legislative requirements. Performs reception, admitting, payroll/financial and general office duties. Duties & Responsibilities Assembles and maintains health records charts. Ensures that coding and abstracting of clinical data is completed according to guidelines (e.g., Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), Mental Health Services Act and Regulations) and department/facility/regional practices. Responds to written and verbal requests for release of information in accordance with regional policies and national/provincial legislation, (e.g., Health Information Protection Act [HIPA]). Transcribes and distributes medical reports. Compiles statistical reports. Performs some financia...