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Health Information Coder - Tech II

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Paid Vacation
Comprehensive Benefits Plan

About the role

Posting Dates: June 18, 2026 - June 24, 2026

At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Health Information Coder contributes to healthcare delivery as a member of the healthcare team by interacting with medical staff, health providers and management. This position is responsible for performing coding and abstracting duties to provide accurate and timely data on Inpatient, Day Surgery and Emergency cases for reporting to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Ministry of Health and internal hospital departments. Responsibilities also include Release of Information, Q.A., and other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

Certified in Health Information Management (HIM) with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

Recent ICD-10-CA coding work experience in an acute care setting, including Emergency coding

Proven ability to work with minimum supervision utilizing effective organization skills in a changing environment

Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position

Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program

Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and Code of Conduct

WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:

Three (3) years coding experience

Recent work experience with 3M HDM and Codefinder

Experience with Cerner or other electronic patient record systems

Qualitative Analysis (QA) experience

Release of information (ROI) experience

HOURS:

The successful candidate must be available to work on all tours applicable to the department. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department and be able to commit to the non-availability standards outlined in the Collective Agreement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan

Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits

Training and development opportunities

Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker

Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!

Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym

An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace

Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!

*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization

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