Health Records Technician

WEST HALDIMAND GENERAL HOSPITAL

JOB POSTING

 

Job Posting Number 2026-29 Date March 26th, 2026

Department Health Records

Position Health Records Technician Status Part-Time (1)

Rate of Pay $32.41 - $33.51

Shifts Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you passionate about supporting the provision of the best patient centered care? Does working in

a small rural hospital and supporting the delivery of vital health care to the surrounding community

appeal to you? As a member of the Health Records department, the Health Records Technician codes

and abstracts records and is responsible for the Release of Information. West Haldimand General

Hospital is located in the beautiful town of Hagersville, and is a scenic half hour drive to Simcoe,

Brantford and Hamilton. If working to make a difference for patients appeals to you, then we would

like to hear from you. We currently have a vacancy for a Health Records Technician in our Health

Records Department. 

DUTIES

• Onsite Coding NACRS and DAD charts using ICD-01-CA/CCI methodology by assigning accurate and

consistent codes for diagnosis and interventions, and ensuring documentation meets provincial,

CIHI and hospital requirements according to approved guidelines.

• Ensures all visits are registered to the appropriate MIS center.

• Assigns diagnosis types according to approved CIHI coding guidelines.

• Uses abstracting software to analyze coded records and identify opportunities for optimizing RIW.

• Correction of database problems.

• Ensure Submission of facility information to CIHI within established deadlines set by the Ministry

of Health, CIHI and the Hospital.

• Retrieves and releases information when required.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

• Preparing statistical reports as required.

• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, initiative and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program

• CHIMA Certification and active membership (Canadian College of Health Information

Management) 

• Preferably one year of current coding experience with patient health records

• Experience in ICD-10/CCI coding, CACS/CMG methodology and RIW assignment.

• Proficient in MS applications in Windows.

• Experience with hospital information systems preferably Meditech modules ADM, MRI, and PCI.

• Experience with coding and abstracting software preferably Med2020 WinRecs.

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to department needs.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families and other members of the health care

team in an effective, professional, safe, positive and caring manner.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving.

• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a WHGH Corporate Priority.  The successful applicant will

demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or

conditions. 

• Past performance and attendance record will be considered as part of the selection process.

 

External Posting Deadline

This opportunity will be posted until filled. Apply today!

Current resumes must be submitted to Human Resources at: hrrecruit@whgh.ca

Please include the position in the subject heading.

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, West Haldimand

General Hospital provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

West Haldimand General Hospital thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note only those

applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that WHGH does not use AI to screen, assess or aide in the selection of our recruitment process.

This position is being posted to fill a current vacancy.