Health information management occupations
Health information management workers collect, code, record, review and manage health information. Health information management occupations who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, QC, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Classify and code diseases according to an established classification system
- Collect, code, cross-reference and store health records and related information
- Abstract, assemble and analyze clinical data and related demographic information from health records according to established policies and procedures
- Operate information systems to maintain indexes for classification systems and to manage and retrieve health records information
- Prepare medical, social and administrative statistics
- Use and maintain software or information technology systems
- May implement and update health information systems and also provide support and training
- May supervise other health information management technicians and related workers.
Qualifications
- checkHealth information management technicians and related workers require completion of a recognized two-year college diploma program in health record technology or health information management.
- checkHealth information management technicians and related workers are eligible to write the Canadian Health Information Management Association national certification examination which may be required by employers.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for health information management occupations (NOC 12111) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about health information management occupations in Saskatchewan: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Health information management occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 91%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9% 88% of health information management occupations work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 6% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 94% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 72% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Very good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for health information management occupations (NOC 12111) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about health information management occupations in Quebec: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Health information management occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 73%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations84% of health information management occupations work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 73% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for health information management occupations (NOC 12111) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about health information management occupations in Alberta: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Health information management occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 84%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations81% of health information management occupations work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 7% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 93% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Everest Clinical Research
2 active roles
Datavant
2 active roles
Syneos Health
2 active roles · Toronto, ON
Innovaccer
2 active roles
Shared Health
1 active role · Winnipeg, MB
Cameco
1 active role · Saskatoon, SK
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Evaluation
to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of health records and to ensure data is reliable
Writing
to document patient information, medical histories, treatment plans and coding details
Near Vision
to input and code health information from medical records, forms and other documents that require reading and interpreting small text and numbers
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to classify, code, cross-reference and store health records and other information
Verbal Ability
to discuss patient information, medical records and coding details with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals
Attention to Detail
to ensure all health information, including patient records and coding, is accurate
Knowledge in Clerical
to organize and manage health records such as filing documents, updating records and ensuring information is easily accessible when needed
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