Release of Info Specialist Sumac Creek Health Centre - Toronto, Canada - St Michael's hospital

St Michael's hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The St.

Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team is looking for a full time Release of Information Specialist to provide support to six family practice sites.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Leader Manager, the Release of Information Specialists will be responsible for managing all incoming requests for disclosure of personal health information.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process all requests related to Access and/or Disclosure of Personal Health Information(PHI) according to established departmental procedures and applicable provincial statutes and legislation
Prepare invoices and monitor remittance of fees
Act as a resouce for internal/external inquires regarding Access/Disclosure of Personal Health Information (PHI)
Prepare Release of Informatioin workload statistics on a monthly basis
Manage request to ensure compliance with legislative turn around times as per the Information Privacy Commissioner (IPC)
Collaborate, as required, with Risk Management, Patient Affairs and physician staff
Supervise patients who are reviewing their records
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program is required
Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Must be a member in good standing.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Excellent customer service, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Ability to show good judgement
Working knowledge of provincial regulations related to the access/disclosure of Personal Health Information (PHIPA, Public Hosptial's Act, etc.,)
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Experience with access/disclosure of Personal Health Information (PHI)
Must have an excellent attendance record