Job number: J0824-0062
Job number: J0824-1072
Job title: Classifications and Terminologies Specialist
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Toronto, Ottawa, Remote/Télétravail, Ontario, Canada
Number of positions: 1
Date posted: August 26, 2024
Closing date: September 30, 2024
Range minimum: $77,390.00/year

Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada’s health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada’s health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

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Why is this role important?

The Classifications and Terminologies Specialist is responsible for leading components of, and participating in, the effective development and maintenance of national classification standards. Responsibilities relate to the implementation of the WHO International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI) The position will also have responsibility for leading components of projects related to the integration of terminologies into CIHI products and supporting corporate initiatives involving the electronic health record/medical record (EHR/EMR).

*Please note that this exciting opportunity is open to candidates across Canada. Those residing in both Ottawa and Toronto surrounding areas report into the offices, and those that reside 75 km or more outside of either Ottawa or Toronto work remotely.*

What you’ll do

  1. Oversees and participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the national classification standards ICD-10-CA, CCI and/or ICD-11 and their related products.
  2. Under the direction of the team lead, responsible for the development and delivery of education products relating to coding practice and the application of classification standards.
  3. Develops coding rules and standards for ICD-10-CA and CCI and provides guidance on such standards to junior staff.
  4. Independently responds to eQuery inquiries and ensures that responses to queries are accurate and consistent with coding rules and standards.
  5. Participates in terminology mapping activities as required.
  6. Identifies and recommends processes and activities to enhance the quality of the clinical data coming in, and within, CIHI’s databases, and all related outputs from those databases.
  7. Develops, coordinates, and proposes work plans to support the implementation on assigned projects.
  8. Provides leadership to more junior staff.
  9. Maintains relevant professional contacts with various organizational bodies such as governments, health regions/facilities, national associations, provincial/territorial data quality groups, and other related agencies.
  10. Promotes the organization, its products, and services through participation on external committees, presentations and/or attendance at conferences, preparation of articles for publication and other activities as required. Participates on CIHI project teams, as required.

What you’ll bring to the table

  • Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program with current CHIM certification.
  • In-depth knowledge and extensive application experience of ICD-10-CA and CCI health information standards.
  • Five years recent coding experience in a tertiary setting, across all specialties and levels of complexity.
  • Thorough knowledge of health information concepts and their application. Experience in application at the provincial or national level, an asset.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of electronic health records and systems.
  • Familiarity with various healthcare terminologies and prior experience in mapping terminologies, such as SNOMED CT or ICD is an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of quality improvement processes to clinical and administrative databases.
  • Project management experience in a health environment is an asset.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams with parallel reporting structures.
  • Committee membership and liaising experience at provincial or national levels.
  • Ability to multitask, adapting and responding to changing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, facilitation skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or in groups.
  • Innovative approach to change and modernization.
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to fulfill travel requirements.
  • English/French bilingualism is an asset.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our ‘Careers’ section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

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