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Healthcare Architect

Halifax, NS · On-site

CA$115K - CA$140K/yr

Strong knowledge of healthcare building codes and regulatory requirements. * Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent communication, organizational, and project ...

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Bakery Wrapper

Halifax, NS

Rotates stock, monitors pull dates and complies with health code. * Provides prompt and courteous member service. Maintains current product knowledge of bakery items. Directs members to product and ...

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Baker

Halifax, NS

Monitors sanitation, temperatures, pull dates and complies with health code. Follows safety and security procedures. * Follows department production procedures and standards for quality and ...

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Bakery Wrapper

Dartmouth, NS · On-site

Rotates stock, monitors pull dates and complies with health code. * Provides prompt and courteous member service. Maintains current product knowledge of bakery items. Directs members to product and ...

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Baker

Dartmouth, NS · On-site

Monitors sanitation, temperatures, pull dates and complies with health code. Follows safety and security procedures. * Follows department production procedures and standards for quality and ...

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Meat Assistant

Halifax, NS · On-site

Performs duties to comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures. * Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment and implements. * Provides and ...

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Meat Assistant

Dartmouth, NS · On-site

Performs duties to comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures. * Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment and implements. * Provides and ...

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Health Coding information

What is health coding?

Health coding, also known as medical coding, is the process of translating healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into standardized codes. These codes are used for billing, insurance claims, and maintaining patient records. Medical coders use classification systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS to ensure accurate and consistent documentation across the healthcare system. Accurate coding is essential for healthcare providers to receive proper reimbursement and for maintaining patient care data integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems, supported by certification such as CPC, CCS, or CCA. Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, as well as familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) software, is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills help Health Coders ensure accuracy and compliance. These skills are crucial for proper billing, minimizing claim denials, and upholding the integrity of patient records in healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in health coding, and how can they be managed effectively?

Health Coding professionals often encounter challenges such as keeping up with frequent updates to coding standards (like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS), ensuring accuracy when interpreting complex medical records, and managing high workloads with tight deadlines. To manage these challenges, coders should regularly participate in continuing education, use coding reference tools, and maintain open communication with clinical staff for clarification. Many organizations also offer support through team collaboration and mentoring, which helps coders stay current and maintain high-quality work.

What is the difference between Health Coding vs Medical Billing?

AspectHealth CodingMedical Billing
Primary FocusAssigning codes to diagnoses and proceduresGenerating and managing billing invoices
CredentialsCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS)Certification (e.g., CPC, CBCS) often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companiesMedical offices, billing companies, insurance firms
Job TasksReviewing medical records, coding diagnoses/proceduresSubmitting claims, follow-up on payments

Health Coding and Medical Billing are closely related healthcare roles. Health Coding involves translating medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes, while Medical Billing focuses on submitting claims and managing payments. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but they serve different functions within the revenue cycle.

Health Coding jobs near you
Infographic showing various Health Coding job openings in Nova Scotia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Health Records Technician

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Halifax, NS • On-site

CA$29.44 - CA$31.57/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

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Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 224690 
Department/Program: Coding & Classification, Health Information Services 
Location: Halifax  
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE)  x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $29.4369 - $31.5717 /hour
Closing Date: August 26, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

 

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

 

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Working in Mi'kma'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Health Information Services, the Health Record Technician is responsible for coding and abstracting personal health information records in accordance with CIHI guidelines. The Health Record Technician inputs data into the 3M-HDM system, a computerized abstracting system and codes the diagnosis and procedures according to ICD 10-CA/CCI using 3M Codefinder.  All coding and abstracting will comply with established CIHI, DHW, RCP and Health Centre guidelines. The Health Record Technician maintains and uses a variety of health record storage and retrieval systems; and analyzes patient records to ensure they meet Health Centre Standards. 

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 75 hours bi-weekly.

Your Qualifications
  • Graduate from a CHIMA recognized Health Information Management (HIM) program
  • Certificate of registration in the Canadian College of Health Information Management and eligible to use the CHIM credential and title Certified HIM Professional.
  • Experience with current coding practices and computerized abstracting, required
  • Experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI, required
  • Experience with Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Coding and knowledge of 3M HDM Abstracting and Codefinder an asset
  • Knowledge of Inpatient, Day Surgery, and Emergency Department coding for DAD and NACRS
  • Demonstrated accuracy,attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, required
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with administrative and medical staff required
  • Understanding of privacy principles and confidentiality
  • Competency in other languages will be considered an asset; French preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Admin Professionals  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

 

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. 

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