Senior HIPAA Privacy Associate (4 days onsite, 1 remote day after the 90-day period)

Senior Privacy Associate (4 days onsite, 1 remote day after the 90-day period)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Privacy Associate, under the supervision of the Director Compliance & Privacy, is responsible for educating, monitoring, and evaluating compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations. Ensures patient privacy is maintained in accordance with Federal, State, and accrediting organizations’ regulations. Monitors and maintains privacy reporting and auditing systems. Provides reports on HIPAA compliance to key stakeholders and works collaboratively with leadership, physicians, counsel, and staff on HIPAA privacy issues.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct training activities, privacy audits, and monitor all electronic medical record activity for the health system.
• Serve as HIPAA privacy resource for the organization, assist workforce with HIPAA compliance and privacy policies and procedures.
• Routinely monitor changes in the applicable HIPAA government regulations. Research and analyze available sources of regulatory guidance in response to specific questions.
• Review FairWarning reports routinely to identify potential policy violations and investigate all questionable access.
• Manage the progress of corrective action plans for conducted audits.
• Maintain database of privacy investigations in accordance with Hospital policy and regulatory requirement.
• Develop and provide all education for new and existing employees on privacy risk issues, the organization’s Privacy program; and develop training materials to address privacy compliance risks.
• Conduct privacy audits and rounding. Visit floors, patient rooms as requested, offices to discuss privacy policies/procedures, patient complaints, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Conduct privacy investigations and in-person interviews with workforce members of all levels and backgrounds in coordination with Human Resources and applicable department leaders. Gather necessary information pre/post interview and maintain complete discretion during the investigatory process.
• Manage challenging patient and employee encounters, both in person and via telephone. Exemplify core values in these interactions to protect patients, the organization, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare and/or develop written documentation such as policies, procedures, and other written communication to support ongoing activities of the Privacy program.

REQUIRED SKILLS COMPETENCIES AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years in a healthcare setting, with at least 3 to 5 of experience in a privacy-related function, preferably in a healthcare or regulatory setting
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume workload independently or with limited assistance.
• High level of competency with computer skills, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to analyze data and trends to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action
• Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and patient confidentiality required. Knowledge of other state and federal privacy laws preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDE LICENSE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION):

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• CHPC (Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance) certification, CIPP or CIPM preferred

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