Job Description

Summary of Duties
The Data Analyst in the Release of Information Department is Responsible for:

• Providing timely response to requests for Release of Personal Health Information for all type of requests such as: Patients, insurance, legal, medicals, etc.
• Provide support to Risk Management by processing records required for medical/legal investigations
• Accurately track Release of Information Requests Using the Winrecs application system
• Ensure that requests are processed within established timelines.
• Generate weekly & monthly reports to identify outstanding requests.
• Generate invoices or statement for payment for services.
• Answer phones;
• Review charts to identify documentation requested and flag for photocopying.
• Access the Electronic Patient Record System to retrieve and print necessary patient information.
• Access Patient Care System to validate patient demographic information, visits, attending physician, etc.
• Access the departmental chart tracking & deficiency system to reserve and locate charts.
• Liaise with Medical Staff to ensure completion of documentation required to process a request.
• Submit referral forms and pertinent patient information to other facilities.
• Prepare patients' record for Review and Capacity Board
• Process MyChart ROI requests
• Process MyChart delegate approvals

Qualifications/Skills:

• Completed Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM) from an accredited college, required
• Certification in Health Information Management with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), required
• Active member in good standing with CHIMA
• Recent experience in a Health Records Department - Release of Information environment is a definite asset
• Proven sound knowledge of Personal Health Information Privacy & Security related acts & guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and maintain good public relations with physicians, patients and other hospital staff
• Sound judgment and diplomacy
• Proven ability to respond effectively in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Effective time management, and resource management skills; able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.