Overview
Patient & Privacy Officer Jobs in Cambridge – Ontario at CarePartners
Title: Patient & Privacy Officer
Company: CarePartners
Location: Cambridge – Ontario
Category: Management, Healthcare
Overview We are currently looking for someone to
join our team
in the position of Patient Partnership & Privacy Officer role. This is a full time position with
remote work options
in a hybrid model. The position will require occasional travel throughout the province. This role blends the responsibilities of a Privacy Officer with spearheading the organization’s commitment to patient-partnered care and fostering strong relationships with our patient, family and caregiver communities.
This unique role requires a visionary leader who can navigate complex privacy landscapes while empowering patient partners to actively contribute to the organization’s mission, vision, and strategy. What We Offer
Competitive salary
, comprehensive health and dental benefits
Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points Inspiring
leadership
and opportunities for
professional growth
Rewarding and
meaningful work
in healthcare What
The Role
Involves Privacy Strategic & Visionary
Leadership
Serves as the organization’s designated Privacy Officer Provides
leadership
, guidance and subject matter expertise for all privacy and information handling practices and related activities, policies, procedures, and processes
Oversees the organization’s privacy program to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, contractual obligations, applicable legislation, and best practices Supports
advancement
of a ‘privacy by design’ philosophy throughout the organization and builds privacy acumen amongst staff
Monitors legislative updates and revisions pertaining to privacy and information handling practices, incorporating new requirements or standards as appropriate
Policy & Program
Leadership
Develops, implements, updates, and maintains the organization’s privacy program, including policies and procedures, standard practices, educational resources, and other supporting tools and documents, to meet the organization’s responsibilities related to privacy and informational handling
Leads proactive risk mitigation activities, including assessment of new programs/tools/processes, completion of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) Prepares and submits annual privacy-related information in accordance with Home and Community Care Support Services contract requirements, including information related to subcontract contract compliance
Promptly investigates and documents all reports of potential privacy breaches/complaints
Directs and supports all privacy breach management/complaint processes, including containment, investigation, documentation, reporting, notification, and remediation activities
Supports the ‘Release of Information’ process, including assisting to obtain and prepare records, review content, identifying and escalating corporate risk, as required
Partnership &
Collaboration
Serves as an advisor to all internal departments, relevant projects, and committees to advance ‘privacy by design’ approach, and alignment with privacy requirements and best practices
Works closely with Information Technology partners to ensure that security policies, procedures, and practices meet privacy requirements
Collaborates with external partners (i.e. HCCSS) Privacy Officers to discuss breaches and ensure appropriate action is taken
Cons…
