Manager, Health Information Management & Privacy

Job Posting #177-25

POSITION TITLE: MANAGER, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & PRIVACY

DEPARTMENT: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION: NON-UNION

STATUS: FULL-TIME

SALARY RANGE: $105,007 - $125,186

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Health Information Management and Privacy, the Manager, Health Information Management and Privacy is responsible for the operational leadership of health records management, medical transcription, release of information and privacy compliance functions across Brightshores health System. This role ensures legal and policy compliance, fosters high standards of privacy and confidentiality, and contributes to digital transformation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree.
• Minimum two years of leadership or supervisory experience in a unionized healthcare environment.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in HIM and privacy roles
• Change leadership and project management experience
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records Systems
• Extensive knowledge of medical documentation standards and privacy compliance practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to work with clinical, operational, and external stakeholders.
• Strong aptitude for analysis and interpretation of complex data and presentation skills
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred:

• Membership in the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Certification in Privacy (e.g. CIPP/C)
• Proficiency with Oracle/Cerner EMR and other hospital information systems
• Experience with automated transcription tools and digital redaction tools
• Knowledge of digital health initiatives and information governance frameworks

ABOUT BRGHTSHORES HEALTH SYSTEM

Welcome to Brightshores Health System (formerly Grey Bruce Health Services).

We operate six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time. We have 1,900 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 150 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce. Our Regional Hospital in Owen Sound is the largest of our sites, and offers a full range of specialty services, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT diagnostic services. Across the six hospitals, we have more than 100,000 patient visits per year. Our rural hospitals in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton offer a wide range of primary and ambulatory care services and all have 24/7 Emergency departments, lab and x-ray.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources department, [email protected]. Please quote applicable competition number on your application.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications to help build the future of healthcare. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.