Job Description

Your Opportunity: As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial and jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. You will use your attention to detail to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies. Applicants will be required to write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70% prior to advancing to the interview. Location negotiable within Alberta. Responsibilities Reviews clinical documentation and applies diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data. Reviews and remediates edits and warnings. Identifies issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting, and escalates guidance and resolution. Runs and reconciles various reports. Maintains confidentiality of all Alberta Health Services (AHS) information in accordance with Alberta Access and Privacy Legislation and complies with Alberta Health Services’ Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Position Details Classification: Hlth Info Mngt Professional I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS) Primary Location: St. Paul Community Health Services Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $31.13 Maximum Salary: $38.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Qualifications Required Qualifications: Completion of diploma from an accredited Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Additional Required Qualifications: Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting Standards (NACRS) Abstracting Manuals for the collection of diagnoses, interventions and specific data elements. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Ability to work independently with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and technical skills to effectively handle demands of workload and deadlines, working effectively under pressure and showing good judgment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Preferred Qualifications: 1-year minimum coding experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI. Consideration given to those who have not coded within 2 years but have a certificate from a CCHIM approved Coding Refresher or Coding Specialist Program. Experience with Connect Care (EPIC) & 3M HDM abstracting system. Certified Coding & Classification Specialist (CCCS) certification with CCHIM. Certificate of completion from Coding Specialist Program, Coding Refresher or other coding & classification programs recognized by CCHIM. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alberta Health Services

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