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health information management coder

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Employer details Kingston Health Sciences Centre

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Assign classification and metadata codes to records
  • Abstract, assemble and analyze clinical data and related demographic information from health records according to established policies and procedures
  • Classify and code diseases according to an established classification system
  • Collect, code, cross-reference and store health records and related information
  • Operate information systems to maintain indexes for classification systems and to manage and retrieve health records information
  • Prepare medical, social and administrative statistics
  • Classify, code, cross-reference, log and store records
  • Implement and update records classification, retention and disposal scheduling plans
  • Label, prepare and transfer information files according to established records management life-cycle procedures and schedules
  • Maintain access lists for security classified records
  • Operate information retrieval systems to research and extract records
  • Maintain, update and manage health information databases

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS Windows
  • MS Access

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Sitting
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Subsidised public transportation
  • Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-11

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Kingston Health Sciences Centre

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Job market information

health information management coder NOC 12111 Kingston–Pembroke Region
Median wage Help -
29.76 $/hour

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