Privacy Analyst

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BASIC FUNCTION HCSC is looking for a dynamic Privacy Analyst to join its Richardson TX office! This role is responsible for supporting the organization's privacy program by ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy regulations, and organizational policies related to protected health information (PHI). Will be responsible for actively supporting and coordinating HCSC Privacy Office operations, and initiatives; including gathering privacy case, incident, contract, privacy risk, and privacy compliance data and developing and analyzing regular and ad-hoc reports;

performing Privacy Office database management including disseminating information from various sources and systems. This position supports and coordinates operational activities and initiatives and resolve issues by working with staff within the department and across departments. Responsible for supporting, coordinating, and distributing regulatory information via intranet and internet website(s), tracking and reporting on a variety of regulatory required initiatives under federal and state laws and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

NOTE:

this role is HYBRID/FLEX and requires in-office visibility three days per week, working from home the other two days. Relocation is NOT available; sponsorship will NOT be extended either now or in the future.

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Business Administration, Compliance) OR 4 years direct of work experience in healthcare privacy, compliance, health information management, auditing, or related areas.
• Knowledge of the health care industry.
• Decision-making skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; listening skills; and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with peers and resolve issues or complete projects/initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information and manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• PC proficiency to include MS Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, Co-Pilot)

• Strong HCSC organizational knowledge.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy regulations.
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), or similar certification.
• Knowledge of privacy monitoring tools, access management, and audit reporting systems (i.e. Tableau, Power BI, ERP).

• Manages various responsibilities within the HCSC Privacy Office, supporting low and moderate risk issues and departments, as appropriate, to ensure HCSC compliance with various federal and state regulations.
• Supports senior level Privacy Office workers and other HCSC departments regarding policies, procedures, and process flows on an annual and ad hoc basis (or obtaining certifications from managers that processes are current)
• Coordinates, validates, and supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reports regarding core Privacy Office functions.
• Supports Privacy Office policies and procedures updates, ensuring the appropriate training information/notification, preemption information and complaint information for employees are up-to-date and accurate.
• Facilitates any changes in departmental policies/procedures as a result of internal audit/compliance activities.
• Support tracking and triaging of all complaints received, notifying senior level Privacy Office workers of upcoming response deadlines.
• Supports the monitoring of HCSC disclosures, analyzing and identifying any low to moderate risk practices for solutioning with senior level Privacy Office workers.
• Supports, facilitates, and coordinates Privacy Risk…