12111
Health information management occupations
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Business, finance & administration
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Definition
Health information management workers collect, code, record, review and manage health information. They are employed by hospitals, clinics, workplace health and safety boards, health record consulting firms and other health care establishments. Health information management workers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- 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.
Example job titles
- •health information management supervisor
- •health information management technician
- •health records technician
- •medical records unit supervisor
Overview
NOC 12111 (Health information management occupations) is classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this group play a critical role in the Canadian healthcare system by collecting, coding, analyzing, and managing health data to ensure information accuracy, security, and confidentiality. They are typically employed by hospitals, medical clinics, research facilities, community health centres, and government agencies across Canada.
According to ESDC guidelines, individuals in this occupation perform key duties such as reviewing clinical records for completeness, coding diagnoses and procedures using standard medical classification systems (such as ICD-10-CA and CCI), and releasing medical information in accordance with privacy laws. Employment requirements generally include the completion of a college program in health information management and eligibility for professional certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
For Canadian immigration, NOC 12111's TEER 2 status makes it eligible for key economic immigration programs, including the Express Entry system (under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class) as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice; always consult a regulated Canadian immigration consultant or the official IRCC website for official guidance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.