DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager, Coding and Data Quality, the Senior Specialist, Coding and Data Quality supports day-to-day coding and abstracting operations across the Health Information Management (HIM) program, with a focus on data quality, workflow support, education, and system integrity.

The Senior Specialist conducts regular coding and abstracting audits to ensure compliance with Canadian Coding Standards, CIHI abstracting requirements, Ministry of Health directives, and organizational data quality expectations. The role also supports the recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, and ongoing support of new coding staff and students, while developing and delivering coding education related to coding standards, Quality Based Procedures (QBPs), and grouping methodologies, including CMG+, HIG, and CACS.

The Senior Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of coding and abstracting systems, inc...