Alberta Health Services
Health Info Management Professional I - Clinical Coding Specialist
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, 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 also participate in data quality initiatives and workflow efficiencies.
Location: Negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance is provided for applicable geographic locations.
Applicants must write and pass a provincial coding proficiency test with a score of 70 % prior to advancing to the interview.
Key Accountabilities
- Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure accuracy and completeness of coded data.