Data Analyst (DAD/NACRS Coder) - Decision Support - Regular Full-Time 2025-11812

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Date Posted: 1/15/2025

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Reference No.: 2025-11812

Position Type: Regular full-time

Department:

FTE Status: 1.00

Hours of Work: 8 hrs

Campus Site: Bayview

Shifts Weekday Required: Days

Shifts Weekend Required: No Weekends

Statutory Holiday(s) Required: No

Summary of Duties

The Data Analyst Coder is responsible for the appropriate analysis, coding and abstracting of inpatient/outpatient discharges from the patient record into the WinRecs Abstracting system. The position also ensures that information is submitted to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in a timely manner, according to guidelines set by CIHI/MOHLTC and the hospital. Specific tasks include:

  • Assigns ICD-10-CA/CCI codes related to inpatient (DAD)/outpatient visits (NACRS)
  • Applies ICD10-CA/CCI coding methodologies resulting in proper grouping outcomes
  • Abstracting information according to standards from Ontario Health/CIHI/OH-CCO and hospital abstracting guidelines
  • Performs data validation activities and processes database error corrections and other related QA
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of guidelines for classification systems and reporting requirement
  • Document productivity in accordance with departmental protocols
  • Perform regular audits on coded/abstracted data to ensure quality of coded data and adherence to coding standards
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills

  • Graduate from a recognized Health Information Management/Professional program.
  • Current active member with CHIMA in good standing and maintained on an annual basis.
  • Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Associate (CHIMA).
  • 1 year previous experience with DAD or NACRS coding
  • An in-depth knowledge and understanding of QBP, CMG's, HIG’s, ACW's, Case Mix Index (CMI) and expected length of stay
  • Knowledge of 3M Code Finder software and Folio (ICD-10-CA/CCI).
  • Demonstrated coding competency in Inpatient and Emergency discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated meticulous accuracy and attention to detail skills
  • Ability to work independently and exercise tact and discretion
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in Windows-based applications environment and keyboard speed of 40 wpm
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment
  • Ability to work remotely
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