Come work as a Health Record Administrator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Record Administrator to join the team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Health Record Administrator with VCH, you will:

• Assist in the provision of quality and resource utilization information, and the development, operation and maintenance of clinical databases, research, audits and statistical analysis, under limited supervision and in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Perform data analysis, prepare and submit statistical reports, provide expertise regarding medical documentation, and promote the exchange of patient care data.
• Monitor work quality and efficiency, assess and respond to written and verbal requests for information, and facilitate access to information from external organizations.
• Prepare and conduct education and presentation sessions.
  
  

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, graduation from an approved program for Health Record Administration and successful completion of the Canadian College of Health Record Administrators examination at the Certificant Level.
• Two (2) years' recent related experience including one (1) year data interpretation, analysis and coding or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use advanced computerized databases; for example, Access and Crystal.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Institute for Health Information's coding and abstracting systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard Windows 95 software; including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyze statistical information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.