Medicolegal Correspondent

at  Pan Am Clinic

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.
Competition # 021-25-711901011
Posting End Date: January 31, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Work Location: MacCharles
Department: CCIM - Health Records
Union: CUPE FS
Hiring Status: Term
Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

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.

Please refer the Job description for details