Clinical Coding Specialist Health Data and Coding(Job Id 17488) Job title: Clinical Coding Specialist Health Data and Coding
Job ID: 17488
Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital
Category: Information Technology
Work type: Full-Time Temporary
Date posted: October 20, 2026
Salary range: 37.96-42.89
Shift/ hours of work:
Description The Coding Specialist will be responsible for accurately coding, using ICD-10-CA/CCI, and abstracting clinical information from both inpatient records and outpatient records (emergency, day surgery, clinics) in accordance with national (CIHI) and provincial (MOHLTC) standards and reporting requirements. The Clinical Coding Specialist will continuously promote coding data quality and ensure accuracy and integrity of the information collected.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects a predefined data set and applies the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification methodology for statistical and clinical data
Abstracts data into 3M Health Data Management (HDM) software application using the 3M Encoder product
Codes and abstracts for the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS)and Discharge Abstracting Database (DAD)
Accurately reflects, through coding methodology, resource usage for cases
Ensures quality and consistency in coding/abstracting cases
Responsible for coding and abstracting Inpatient, Day Stay, Emergency and Outpatient visits as required
Assigns appropriate diagnostic and intervention codes following Canadian Coding Standards
Abstracts specialized data sets of information applicable to outpatient admissions
Performs routine data quality audits and checks to ensure data quality and integrity
Meets productivity and coding turn-around-times for data submission
Attends educational seminars and conferences, as required,



and for on-going self-development
Participates on team huddles, committees and working groups,as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program
Certified member of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) in good standing
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration or other health discipline preferred
Experience with specialized Health Records/Hospital applications including ADT, Electronic Clinical Data, 3M Encoder, Abstracting System
2-3 years of previous medical coding/abstracting experience preferred
Proven knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding nomenclature
Proven knowledge of current DAD and NACRS Abstracting and Canadian Coding Standards
Thorough understanding of ambulatory grouping and weighting methodologies (CACS)
Be familiar with MOHLTC funding and reporting methodologies
Working knowledge of MS Office
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment
Robust interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Must have an excellent attendance record
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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📌 Clinical Coding Specialist Health Data and Coding (Ontario)
🏢 St. Michael's Hospital
📍 Ontario