Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

OVERVIEW

The Privacy and Information Coordinator will promote a strong privacy culture as well as support the release of information within the organization. This position will assist with the implementation of a corporate privacy program which will support all Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) agents to keep informed of their legal duties under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) is to be upheld by the Privacy and Information Coordinator by ensuring processes are maintained in accordance with the Act to provide access to the public in accordance with its principles.

ROLE

• Collaborates with Manager, Health Data and Privacy to implement a corporate privacy program to include a statement of ethical principles/policies for the protection of personal health information based on PHIPA
• Serves in an advisory role and answers questions about information practices and assists the organization to comply with the Act
• Collaborates with Manager, Health Data and Privacy to establish and administer a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and taking effective action on all patient, staff and public complaints concerning the Hospital’s privacy policies and procedures
• Performs information privacy and security reviews and conducts related ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the Hospital’s other compliance and operational assessment functions
• Audits performed to assess information collection and how it is accessed, used, and disclosed
• Works with management, legal counsel, key departments and committees to ensure the hospital maintains privacy, security and confidentiality measures and processes (e.g. consent forms, audit programs)
• Processes and tracks FIPPA requests through all stages to completion within a timely manner
• Releases personal health information requests to nonclinical requestors (i.e. legal, insurance, CNO, CPSO)
• Works with hospital personnel involved with the release of information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the hospital’s information privacy and security policies and legal requirements are upheld

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Health Information Management, or a combination of education, training and moderate experience in information management and access and privacy legislation
• Canadian Health Information Management Association certification and current active status
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada credential is an asset
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
• Recent experience in the application of provincial privacy statutes including PHIPA and FIPPA and other relevant legislative Acts
• Experience in information privacy and security policy development, education, complaints investigation, information privacy and security technology assessment
• Experience in the use of privacy and security assessment tools such as privacy impact assessments, threat and risk assessments and corporate information security reviews. Experience should be relative to the size and scope of the Hospital
• Knowledge and experience in relevant information privacy laws (e.g. Public Hospitals Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act), release of information and access laws

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:  Shifts will be Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm, however shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements. You may also be required to be available evenings and weekends. 

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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