Data Integrity Analyst, Surgical Program

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a  Data Integrity Analyst to work with our Surgical Program , National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)

Reporting Relationship : Manager, Bariatrics 

Hours of Work : Days, Monday to Friday

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson site  

Employee Group: Non Union

Responsibilities:

• Complete health record audits using ACS NSQIP tools in accordance with the selected sample and methodology as defined by ACS NSQIP under the direction of the NSQIP
• Achieves excellence in the provision of accurate, complete and timely data, informing the development of policies and procedures related to data capture, data quality and reporting
• Data collection will include collecting preoperative, operative and post operative data components
• Evaluates accuracy and completeness of data, including but not limited to compliance with coding standards both internal and external and reconciliation between data sources
• Demonstrated competency in CPT and ICD –10 coding
• Works closely with Surgical subject matter experts to collaboratively support documentation and classification requirements
• Conduct interviews/telephone surveys with patients/SDM in a timely manner
• Responsible for routine report production and dissemination to hospital stakeholders under the leadership of the Clinical Manager
• Required to support timely ACS NSQIP data submissions and others as required
• Preparation and distribution of NSQIP data to Analytics and Business Insight monthly
• Professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to patients, staff and the business of Humber River Health
• Independent learner with strong organization and time management skills, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing competing workload demands
• Demonstrates professionalism, respect/caring, integrity, dedication and excellence in the work environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, establish and build effective working relationships with a commitment to teamwork and respect for peers
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven commitment to team collaboration and approaches to problem solving, departmental objectives, professional development as well as to the Mission, Vision, Values of Humber River Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of diploma or degree in health sciences, health administration, epidemiology, information management, Statistics or related programs. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Program Minimum (1) one year of related experience in a clinical setting: hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research, or medical records, preferred
• Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and current active member of CHIMA in good standing, preferred
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and documentation systems an asset
• Experience in CIHI data, CPT and ICD-10 coding preferred
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required
• Basic statistical knowledge preferred
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Familiarity and comfort with MS office products essential for success in this position (i.e. Power point, Excel, Access, Word - spreadsheets, graphs and databases with report writing skills).
• Must be well organized and able to demonstrate high productivity and accuracy with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication skills, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hospital staff of all levels and specialties in a positive, cooperative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Proven satisfactory performance and attendance history

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received a complete COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada AND have received their most recent dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.