Data Analyst - Health Records Coding
Posted on March 14, 2025 by London Health Sciences Centre
- London, Canada
- N/A
- Full Time
Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.
Posting Period
Open: March 7, 2025
Deadline: March 13, 2025
Non-Union
Department Name
Health Records Coding
The Data Analyst ensures that high quality coded health information is submitted to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in a timely manner, according to guidelines set by CIHI/MOHLTC/CCO and the hospital. They are experts in medical coding (ICD10CA/CCI) in an Acute hospital setting, using their expertise to define and conduct quality audits on coded data. Data Analysts collaborate with internal and external partners to correct existing errors and implement preventative measures to prevent future errors. High quality data is essential to support appropriate funding, resource allocation and exceptional health care.
Status: Regular full-time
Rate of Pay: $30.70 per hour - $40.89 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a College Certificate or Diploma in Health Information Management
- Undergraduate Degree preferred
- Certified Health Information Management (CHIMA) required
- Minimum 1 year of recent relevant experience
- Handles and maintains patient confidentiality and privacy according to LHSC policies, privacy and legal requirements.
- Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
- Methodical understanding of CIHI indices and comparative reports
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology
- Proficient coding skills
- Expert knowledge of Canadian Coding Standards (CCS), Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), and American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) abstracting manuals
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with Cerner and PowerChart
- Advanced knowledge of 3M
- Health Data Management (HDM) abstracting system, Codefinder software and CIHI Folio Views (ICD-10-CA, CCI)
- Working knowledge of the complicated funding formulas involving QBP?s, HIG/CMG, CACS, RIW, basic knowledge of 3M Report Writer and Clinical Documentation Improvement Software
- Strong collaboration skills
- Advanced interpersonal communication (verbal and written)
- Demonstrates formal presentation and facilitation skills preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) preferred
- Project management skills preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop education materials, conduct training needs assessment onsite or virtual preferred
- Ability to provide and receive effective, constructive feedback preferred
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Teaching, Learning and Research
London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.
Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC.
Work Permit
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
Advertised until:
April 13, 2025
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