Privacy Analyst

About the role

The Privacy Program currently has an opportunity for a Privacy Analyst to support the Privacy Program mission at UChicago Medicine. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line support for questions, concerns, incidents, and complaints via in-person, telephone, hotline, e-mail and United States mail
• Enter activity data into logs and maintain documentation on the department shared drive
• Based on types of questions/issues received, identify education/awareness opportunities and guidance topic material
• Conduct, document, and follow up on department Privacy reviews/audits
• Maintain the review data and reports
• Seek opportunities to improve the department review program
• Identify areas of service which are more susceptible to risks and work with the departments to identify the plan of action to minimize risk
• Participate in the action plans as required
• Aid in the development of training materials and presentations
• Present training as required
• Aid in the development of answers to frequently asked questions
• Provide materials to the knowledge repository consisting of training materials, frequently asked questions, policies, procedures, guidance documents, alerts, tips, and other knowledge-based deliverables of the Privacy Program
• Prepare reports and reporting metrics related to incidents, training, and other program-related areas
• Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Research and IRB in relation to privacy-related research compliance regarding human subjects and clinical trial research
• Stay abreast of current trends in privacy and information security compliance
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and international privacy and security laws and monitor advancements in information privacy technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant (project management, HIPAA, information systems, or compliance) experience
• Demonstrated familiarity with HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations with a focus on identifying risks and recommending corrective actions
• Academic medical center and/or health care consulting experience
• Experience in data mining, analysis, and report development
• Demonstrated project management skills including determining project scope, creating and managing project plans, facilitating effective team meetings, and completing projects
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment
• Strong computer skills including the ability to effectively use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Internet Explorer

Qualifications

• Privacy and/or Compliance related certification (Certified Healthcare Compliance CHC and/or Certified Healthcare Privacy Compliance CHPC) desired or ability to obtain within one year

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations
• Project management skills
• Data mining and analysis skills
• Effective writing and presentation skills

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Schedule

Shift: Day