health information management coder
Posted on October 17, 2025 by Employer details Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) Certification. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Word. MS Windows. MS Access. 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. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. 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.- LocationKingston, ONK7L 2V7
- Work location On site
- Salary$33.23 to $36.49HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 4 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3424224
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.
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