Release of Information Associate - Health Information Management

Posting Period

Open:         October 18, 2024

Deadline:    October 31, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

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

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay:  $28.16 per hour to $35.21 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Successful completion of a two year Health Information Management (Canadian Healthcare Association) Diploma
• Certification and Membership in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) required
• Minimum one (1) year of recent, related experience required
• 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 and abbreviations 
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of medico-legal aspects of chart documentation practices and requirements for legal releases as required by the Public Hospital’s Act 
• 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 vision, purpose and values 
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

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 equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

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 6 months.