Temporary HIM Auditor - Chart Integrity

Overview

HIM Auditor – Chart Integrity

The HIM Auditor is a subject matter expert in the integrity of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with regards to clinical documentation and scheduling/registration and provides ongoing operational support to ensure the integrity of the EHR. This includes auditing for accurate and timely completion of patient documentation, scheduling and registration errors, and maintaining the integrity of the regional central patient index (CPI). Auditors are responsible for identifying and diagnosing errors, determining corrective actions, and either correcting or overseeing resolution of errors.

Department: Department Name

Status: Temporary Full-time

Open: September 25, 2025

Deadline: October 1, 2025

Duration: Until July 2026

Rate of Pay: $30.70 per hour – $38.37 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include auditing for accurate and timely completion of patient documentation, identifying and diagnosing errors, determining corrective actions, and either correcting or overseeing resolution of errors to maintain chart integrity.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of high school diploma
• Successful completion of a Health Records Clerk Certificate, Health Care Office Assistant Certificate, Health Care Office Admin Certificate, Health Information Management Diploma, Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the Hospital
• Certified Canadian Health Information Management (CHIM) Professional preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent and relevant experience if CHIM Professional or minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as determined by the hospital
• Proficient working knowledge of LHSC policies, privacy and legal requirements while adhering to patient confidentiality standards
• Knowledge of the Transcription System to a degree required to support both administration and troubleshooting tasks
• Knowledge of the EHR System and legislated documentation standards to a degree required to identify deficient or incorrectly posted documentation and teach users to enter it correctly, including understanding all the nuances associated with all the different methods of posting notes to the EHR as they all function differently
• Knowledge of scheduling and registration practices required to ensure patient safety and fulfill Ministry reporting obligations for MIS (financial activity) and CIHI coding (abstracted visits)
• Sound critical thinking and knowledge of HIM best practices and LHSC policies to independently conduct detailed investigations into both paper and electronic based health records
• Proficiency with computer-based tools and systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Cerner
• Proficient problem-solving skills to proactively identify teams that will be impacted by changes to a health record and lead coordination between teams where required
• Attention to detail to alter electronic health records accurately to improve chart integrity, including merging records and moving records between visits and/or patients and to assess quality of clinical documentation and identify missing or inaccurate information
• Strong communication skills to communicate professionally with staff, leaders and professionals throughout the region
• Ability to record comprehensive documentation of auditing procedures, activities and findings
• Maintain detailed knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations preferred
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of medico-legal aspects of chart completion as required by applicable acts (preferred)
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC\\\’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada\\\’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

Equity, Accommodation and Contact

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC\\\’s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC.

Work Permit

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee\\\’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.

Remote Work

Please note that while this position is primarily remote, work arrangements are subject to change based on organizational needs and may require occasional or future on-site presence.