Open: January 11th, 2023

Deadline: January 29th, 2023

Non-Union

Health Information Management

The HIM – Release of Information (ROI) Associate will assume responsibility for the monitoring of documentation to ensure compliance to established standards. The duties of this position include the review and prioritization of all requests received by the organization for access and/or disclosure of Personal Health Information (PHI). The position requires frequent interaction with physicians and office support staff on requests for PHI ensuring consistent and timely processing of access/disclosure requests.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $25.58 per hour - $31.97 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

• Successful completion of a two year Health Information Management (Canadian Healthcare Association) Diploma
• Membership in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent accuracy & attention to detail
• Proficient with Patient Information System - Cerner
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced knowledge of Privacy and related legislation as it applies to Access and Disclosure of Personal Health Information
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient knowledge of chart documentation practices and requirements for legal releases
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunizations Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella(Chicken Pox). In addition candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.

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