Classification And Terminology Informaticist

Position Summary
Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Health Information Management department.

Reporting to the Coding Coordinator, and working closely with Clinical Information Systems teams, Interoperability team, Coding team, Medical Directors, Program Directors, and clinical data stewards, the Classification and Terminology Informaticist possesses in-depth knowledge of appropriate use of health information classifications and terminologies within and between health information systems.
The Classification and Terminology Informaticist provides supports regarding the meaningful inclusion of health information classifications and terminologies in support of clinical documentation integrity/improvement, standards and discrete data capture in practice and enhancement of service delivery. The Classification & Terminology Informaticist works to develop and maintain reference sets and mappings between healthcare systems.

Position can be located in any Northern Health facility.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Graduation from an accredited Health Information Management Diploma or Bachelor Program;
• Certificate in Terminology Standards and/or Certificate in Clinical Documentation Improvement/Integrity;
• Five (5) years recent related experience including two (2) years' experience in classifications use including SNOMED-CT, ICD-10-CA, CCI or an appropriate combination;
• one (1) years' experience in clinical documentation integrity/improvement, data mapping or data lineage documentation;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict. Strong documentation skills and demonstrated ability to develop detailed clinical or technical documentation, information models, diagrams, and track work activities or issues documentation.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach. Understands end-to-end data flows and identifying data dependencies in support of delivery, release, and change management.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Cerner, Med2020 and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing including the ability to perform advanced functions in spreadsheet, database, and word-processing software. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.