Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you a strategic leader that drives effectiveness, efficiency and high quality performance related to privacy and health records management? Do you have experience providing leadership and guidance related to access to patient health information? Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​ We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health at Home is looking for an experienced Privacy leader to play a pivotal role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of patient health information or records across the province. The Manager, Privacy - Access and Corrections supports the organizational transformation of 14 HCCSS organizations to Ontario Health atHome, specifically in ensuring standardization efficiency and implementation of best practices across the privacy portfolio in the development of a shared services organizational structure. This role is responsible for aligning practices with regulatory frameworks and legislation including but not limited to Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Substitute Decision Act.

The position oversees management of personal health information (PHI) in records as well as the day to day operations of access requests and releases, corrections of the PHI in records, and protection of PHI in accordance with legal requirements and organizational policies. They support our role as an agent as well as that of a Health Information Custodian under PHIPA. The position is responsible for designing and enforcing policies and procedures that comply with privacy laws, conducting regular reviews, and providing continuous staff training on privacy protocols.

The Manager, Privacy - Access and Corrections actively contributes to the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing data quality, promoting ethical practices, and maintaining the trust of patients as well as OHTs and other stakeholders. They serve as a linchpin in the organization’s commitment to preserving the confidentiality, accuracy, and privacy of personal health information. The role is the escalation point for any patient complaints related to access and correction issues.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.  In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer :  ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Hybrid work model (subject to change)
• Flexible work location [this position can be located at any of the Ontario Health atHome offices] ​

What will you do?

PHIPA Access Releases and Corrections Oversight :

Team Leadership, Development and Staff Management :

Statistics Tracking and Reporting :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

What must you have?

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario.  We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Salary

108,339 to $ 129,362

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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