Non-UnionLAKERIDGE HEALTHPRIVACY SPECIALISTREGULAR PART TIMEHEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENTLAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWASALARY: $39.016 - $43.607NON-UNIONUNEX- 2100002041DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direction of the Manager, Privacy & Release of Information, the Privacy Specialist will work closely with Release of Information staff, as well as all Clinical Programs, to coordinate the implementation, education, maintenance, and adherence to, the organization's policies and procedures.The Privacy Specialist will:*be responsible for privacy training, access audits, and promoting privacy awareness across the organization;*will provide expertise, assistance and leadership to ROI Specialists, physicians, staff, volunteers, and students, at all sites, as appropriate, on privacy and Release of Information issues, including *ensuring the compliance with provincial privacy legislation;*manage consent directives and consent over-ride investigations;*investigate both internal and external incidents, complaints, and privacy related inquires;*work cooperatively with the Health Information Management team and other departments in overseeing the patient's right of access to, and disclosure of, personal health information in compliance with PHIPA;*liaison with external bodies including the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario;*review new applications and business processes that require access to personal health information, ensuring compliance with privacy standards, legislation, and industry best practices;*review data sharing agreements in collaboration with Legal and Information Security/Technologies;*when appropriate, support the Manager, Privacy & Release of Information in ensuring LH's compliance with all matters related to Freedom of Information and LH's responsibilities under applicable legislation.QUALIFICATIONS:*Bachelor degree in Health Information Management or equivalent;*Certified Information Privacy Professional of Canada required;*Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management required, with strong knowledge of electronic records management, understanding of physical records management, and an understanding of the lifecycle of data management;*3 - 5 years experience in Privacy within a health care environment, with experience and expert knowledge of, and experience interpreting and applying privacy legislation, policies, and procedures related to access to, and the collection, use, disclosure, storage and destruction of personal health information governed by PHIPA;*Thorough knowledge of privacy legislation in Ontario, and a demonstrated ability to interpret PHIPA;*Outstanding presentation skills with knowledge of adult learning principles and a demonstrated ability to develop and conduct orientation, training, and presentations in the area of privacy to staff at all levels;*Demonstrated good public relations skills with internal and external customers;*A strong team play with the ability to work independently and provide leadership and support to the release of information staff, with the ability to mentor and coach team members;*Demonstrated excellent communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the organization;*Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills;*Maintain current knowledge of applicable privacy laws and industry standards;*Ability to take initiative and be proactive in identifying opportunities to support and enhance respect for privacy*Proven ability to be detail-oriented with excellent attention to detail, and to pay close attention to accuracy;*Superior organization and planning skills to meet workload demands in a timely fashion with frequent interruptions;*Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands, while planning, organizing and managing multiple initiatives;*Advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and experience in a variety of hospital information systems;*A commitment to support the patient and family centered care philosophy, while striving to provide an exceptional patient experience;*Must maintain strict adherence to confidentiality rules;*Must be reliable and dependable with an excellent attendance record and the capability of maintaining this same standard;*Must be willing to travel from site to site and provide own transportation; and*Other activities as assigned by the Manager, Privacy and Release of Information.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.