Privacy Analyst

About the role

This is primarily a remote, work-from-home position with the requirement to go onsite as needed (approximately 2-3 times per month).

Responsibilities

• Investigates, documents, and reports on issues related to privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996).
• Reports breaches to the DHHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in compliance with governing federal laws and prepares breach notification letters per the requirements of BSMH policies.
• Requests data and/or access audits of electronic systems and incorporates audit finding results into investigations.
• Creates and maintains electronic documentation for privacy incident investigations, resolutions, and corrective actions/sanctions.
• Meets regularly with and keeps Director, Privacy apprised of the status of all investigations and projects.
• Ensures corrective action plans addressing HIPAA are implemented and functional.
• Maintains confidentiality of investigations.
• Travels, if required by the Director, Privacy and approved by the VP, Compliance and Privacy, to complete on-site education and investigations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• 4-6 years’ experience working with HIPAA and HITECH privacy rules or related compliance areas (required).
• Prior healthcare experience (preferred).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Management, Nursing, or Health Information Management (preferred).
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance – Health Care Compliance Association (preferred).
• Certified Information Privacy Manager – International Association of Privacy Professionals (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.