IMIT Business Analyst - HIM Coding Classification & Terminology Standards

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​Req ID: 226698
Location: Provincial Position, Flexible Within the Province
Department: IMIT HIS Coding CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The HIM Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for the gathering, testing, implementation, maintenance, and training support for coding classification and terminology standards across NS Health. The HIM BA works within the team and collaborates with key clinical and business stakeholders throughout the province and within the organization, in partnership with the province’s Internal Services Department and the Department of Health and Wellness, moves towards the rationalization of disparate systems and the OPOR strategy. The BA will be committed to a high standard of performance and will provide support across the organization to leverage IMIT applications aligned with NS Health’s and its client’s strategic mission, vision and goals. The BA performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to evaluation of requests for change, data retrieval, troubleshooting and assisting with the resolution of application errors and other system issues; development of materials and the communication of system changes to end users; building and maintaining all system configuration items in line with best practice and appropriate stakeholder approvals

The HIM BA will report directly to the Provincial Manager and may take direction from an Operations Manager. The HIM BA provides subject matter expertise for the IMIT Clinical Documentation, Audit & Reporting-Coding Classification & Terminology Standards domain of practice.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Trains & onboards new hires to the coding team, overseeing HIM student educational practicums, continued education for coding team members, as directed by the Coding Classification & Terminology Standards management team

• Responsible to audit coded data to ensure it follows Nova Scotia Health, Department of Health and Wellness and the Canadian Institute for Health Information guidelines and standards

• Facilitates data submissions as set out by NSH, Department of Health and Wellness and the Canadian Institute for Health Information, working closely with the management team, Information Management/Information Technology (IMIT) System Analysts and external Vendors.

• Oversees system utilization for designated area, assisting in developing policies and standard operating procedures and job aids for application use

• Provides system support such as first-line troubleshooting, testing and documentation validation.

• Responds to escalation of system work queues (example: coding queries to CIHI or physicians).

• Acts as a primary contact and liaison for HIM coding team members, system stakeholders and vendors to ensure systems meet business requirements, supports user training, report design/development and execute projects related to new programs, initiatives, and system upgrades/changes.

• Acts as a liaison with internal/external stakeholders regarding standards and procedures and serves as a contact with CIHI with respect to the implementation of new or revised coding standards, and coding queries.

• Performs quality improvement initiatives to ensure new and revised standards are implemented, staff are trained and informed in relation to coding data quality policy, procedure, and coding standards.

• Promotes the ongoing adoption and optimization of technologies and related equipment, updating these in alignment with the established enterprise architecture and standards.

• Supports integration and training of IMIT Clinical Documentation, Audit & Reporting technology solutions.

• Promotes the ongoing adoption and optimization of technologies and related equipment, updating these in alignment with the established enterprise architecture and standards, and approved operating plans to improve patient care delivery and patient experience.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and clinicians to ensure quality and timely patient information is available and accessible, and quality service is delivered within to meet the objectives outlined by the program leadership.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Degree or diploma in Health Information, Business Analysis, Information Technology or Health Related disciple Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and relevant experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Technology, Business Analysis or Health Related field an asset
• Recent experience of HIM Coding & Terminology Standards (DAD & NACRS)
• Certification with Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM); with an active membership in good standing, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI standards and the CIHI Discharge Abstract and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, with background in inpatient & day surgery coding, knowledge of Case Mix
• Groups, Resource Intensity Weight (RIW) and Expected Length of Stay (ELOS), preferred
• Certified Classification Coding Specialist (CCCS) and/or Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI Specialist), asset
• Experience and/or training with healthcare information systems and terminology, asset
• Leadership/supervisory experience, with the ability to train staff; develop learning materials and tools, asset
• Advanced knowledge of information access, privacy, governance and eHealth practices and trends, asset
• Certification in Business Analysis (BA), IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management (PMP), and/or organizational change management, asset
• Experience supporting clinical application systems and related services in a complex health care organizational environment, asset
• Ability to train; develop learning materials and tools with experience creating documentation based on evaluation and analysis, asset
• Advanced knowledge of information access, data governance and eHealth practices and trends
• Ability to relay or explain complex issues or difficult scenarios to clinical and business staff; collaborate with diverse stakeholders to document and solve issues; solicit, document, and present business requirements
• Organizational skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• This is a hybrid position

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: 4
Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.84
Annual Salary: $76,147 - $93,307

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.