HIMP 2, Release of Information

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is a leading multi-campus academic health system in Ottawa, offering roles in health information management and records administration across the hospital network.

We value accuracy, collaboration, and a commitment to protecting personal health information, with bilingual language skills considered an asset. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and confidential records handling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Health Information Management Diploma Program recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at a certificant level.
• Member in good standing with CHIMA maintained through ongoing CPE credits.
• Minimum one year experience working with health care records and/or personal health information release.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Education

Health Information Management Diploma (CHIMA certificant level)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Graduate of a Health Information Management Diploma Program recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at a certificant level;
• Member in good standing with CHIMA maintained through ongoing CPE credits;
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with health care records and/or personal health information release;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, Ontario;
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing;
• Ability to work effectively within a team;
• Close attention to detail;
• Ability to work unsupervised;
• Level of information technology knowledge to efficiently navigate electronic medical record systems;
• Ability to effectively deal with difficult situations/people;
• Ability to prioritize work, recognizing relative urgency of requests;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced). The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].