Health Careers For SOUTH WEST

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance was formed on July 1, 2003 as a partnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital. We share a common management structure with one CEO. We have a commitment to partnership and common Mission, Vision & Values. The Alliance Board consists of both hospital boards combined. We look for opportunities to create and share services and programs across our two communities and to look for creative ways to link to our community partners.
LWHA is an equal opportunity employer. We are serious about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities.

Position: Health Information Management Professional (Coder)

Region: Huron and Perth

Description:
POSITION POSTING # W25-55- Existing Vacancy
LOCATION: Wingham, Ontario
POSITION: Health Information Management Professional
UNIT: Health Records- ON SITE POSITION
STATUS: Full-Time
START DATE: February 2, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $32.23 - $34.24 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of the Health Records Department, the Health Information Management (HIM) Professional is responsible for the timely and accurate coding and abstracting of all acute inpatient (DAD) charts and required ambulatory care (NACRS) charts and ensures submission to CIHI within MOHLTC mandated deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary diploma in Health Information Management
Certified in Health Information Management through Canadian College of Health Information Management
Minimum of 6 months to 1-year previous experience in management of health information and coding and abstracting data contained in patient charts

EFFORT:

Moderate degree of physical effort
High degree of mental effort and analysis

POSITION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Excellent oral and written skills
Excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Attention to detail
Coding and abstracting inpatient, emergency, family medicine, day surgery and chemotherapy health records and submission of coded data to CIHI.
Submit data to various portals, i.e. CCO, SWRCP, Med e-Care, IDS
Month end reconciliation of coded and registered data
Pulling, filling and tracking of charts for coding
Chart assembly, Qualitative Analysis and tracking of patient records, submission of electronic newborn registrations
Release of information and logging of requests
Work with doctors and senior management re: stats, audits, minutes
Ensure data quality within the Cerner system and troubleshooting issues
Monitoring and managing duplicate patient numbers/one patient one record

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Available to work all shifts including evenings, holidays and weekends.

Salary: $32.23 - $34.24

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Deadline for Application: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

How to Apply: Interested applicants are asked to apply, in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and pertinent skills to: Human Resources
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance
careers@lwha.ca

PLEASE REFERENCE POSITION POSTING NUMBER WITH YOUR APPLICATION
W25-55

Location: Wingham, ON

Profession Type: Administrative and Clerical