Medicolegal Correspondent

at  CANCERCARE MANITOBA

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you’re seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees’ well-being and professional development.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Privacy Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out duties to ensure the CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is in compliance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). This includes:

• Accepting, screening, and responding to requests for personal health information maintained in CCMB health records in accordance with approved policies and statutory legislation. This will require working closely with physicians, other health care disciplines, patients, lawyers, and insurance companies wanting access to health records
• Handle subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants related to requests for information, prepares medical records for court and may attend court to testify in the capacity of custodian of the medical record.
• Investigating potential and confirmed privacy breaches.
• Auditing records of user activity for all systems maintained by CCMB that contain personal health information.
• Other duties and functions as assigned to support compliance with PHIA.

EDUCATION

Post secondary diploma/certificate in Health Information Management from an accredited educational institution required

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years experience handling and releasing personal health information, including the ability to critically think and determine what information can be disclosed.
• In depth knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act preferred.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of experience may be considered

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK, INCLUDING VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH, AN ADULT ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SERVICE CHARGES INCURRED.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Reporting to the Privacy Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out duties to ensure the CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is in compliance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). This includes:

• Accepting, screening, and responding to requests for personal health information maintained in CCMB health records in accordance with approved policies and statutory legislation. This will require working closely with physicians, other health care disciplines, patients, lawyers, and insurance companies wanting access to health records
• Handle subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants related to requests for information, prepares medical records for court and may attend court to testify in the capacity of custodian of the medical record.
• Investigating potential and confirmed privacy breaches.
• Auditing records of user activity for all systems maintained by CCMB that contain personal health information.
• Other duties and functions as assigned to support compliance with PHIA