CHIM, Dip. (HRA)

Instructor, HIM Program

306-775-7641
sherry.ostapovich@saskpolytech.ca 

Areas of Expertise

• Medical Coding (ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CA / CCI)  
• Data Analysis
• EpiInfo, Microsoft Excel, 3M Health Information Systems, Encoder, Med2020 Winrecs, Med2020 Virtual Coding Tool, EHR Go, Meditech, Sunrise Clinical Manager, SNOMED CT, Report writing
• Health information system/software implementation and program management
• On-Campus and Clinical/Practicum Supervision/Instruction
• Curriculum writing, examination & PLAR development
• Distance Education Facilitation
• Online course reviewer

Related Professional Experience

• Instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formally SIAST) for over 10 years
• Remote Instructor at Douglas College (contract)
• Coding Specialist, Health Records, Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital
• Remote Coding Specialist, Salumatics, Inc. 
• Remote Health Information Management Consultant, Canscribe Career College in Kelowna, BC

Selected Publications

• Content Reviewer for Fundamentals Study Guide, 2nd ed. (Canada - CHIMA)