Reporting to the Director, Finance, Data and
Analytics and CFO, the Manager, Health Information & Decision Support is
responsible for leading the Health Information team, and all aspects of health
information management including decision support, coding and abstracting and
release of information. They also ensure appropriate policies and processes are
in place to safeguard the confidentiality of patient information in compliance
with legislative requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Adhere to policies and
procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the
Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores HealthCare
- Responsible
for ensuring that clerical standards for Health Information Management and
Registration are consistent with regulatory, accrediting standards and relevant
legislation.
- Provide
professional practice guidance to department personnel and other staff/disciplines
on matters specific to Records Management and Release of Information
- Planning,
preparing, interpreting, presenting and distribution of utilization management
data
- Prioritize
and manage the Decision Support team’s projects and requests by coordinating
work to meet agreed upon timeline.
- Lead
the Decision Support team to support clinical and non-clinical teams in a
variety of analytical needs including: development of robust analytical plans,
statistical analysis, key performance indicators, benchmarking, data
visualizations, and routine and ad hoc reporting.
- Make
recommendations to re-engineer reporting processes and sub-processes to include
SQL and BI Cubes as necessary for the purpose of meeting the objectives of the
organization
- Strive
to enhance service delivery, leads quality assurance activities, monitors
operating budget and provides input into operating budget
- Engage
in program operations, to provide integrated analysis and insights on program
performance
- Support
and coordinate the collection and reporting of new clinical, process, and
outcome indicators to internal and external stakeholders
- Develop
and maintain departmental policies and procedures
- Ensure
equipment is functional and current
- Coordinate
off site storage
- Plan,
organize, implement and direct department activities
- Perform
any other relevant duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post graduate degree or diploma in Health
Information Management required
- Certification with the Canadian College of Health
Information Management (CCHIM) is required
- Active member of the Canadian Health Information Management
Association (CHIMA)
- Minimum three years’ experience in leadership role
in a health care environment
- Advanced
working knowledge of the Public Hospitals Act, Personal Health Information
Protection Act, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act,
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and CIHI Coding Guidelines
Erie
Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all
parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s
Accommodation Policy.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of
COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety
department. |