PRIVACY ANALYST-COMPLIANCE

Overview

Now hiring a Privacy Analyst for the Compliance Department!

Under the direction of the Privacy Officer the Privacy Analyst will assist with the day-to-day activities of privacy. The Privacy Analyst will provide privacy and data security guidance to business areas and will coordinate with various internal departments to assure operational and procedural compliance with state and federal regulations.

An integral aspect of this position is reviewing and managing information that may be sensitive due to potential corrective and disciplinary actions resulting from review performed by the Privacy Officer.

Breaching confidentiality in this position has potential for causing serious repercussions for the enterprise. This position requires professional discretion due to the highly sensitive nature of the work performed.

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Full Time - Exempt : Yes
• Job is based Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours : Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday
• Benefits : We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• Benefits : PRN / PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.
• Remote : Open to remote applicants in the United States, except for the following states : Wyoming, North Dakota, and Ohio

Ideal Candidate :

Bachelors degree. Minimum of 3 years experience in the healthcare industry, including conducting privacy investigations and trainings.

Experience in a regulatory compliance role is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the healthcare industry, including conducting privacy investigations and trainings.
• Experience in a regulatory compliance role is desirable.
• Health care privacy compliance experience preferred as well as solid understanding of HIPAA and state privacy and data security rules
• Knowledge of HIPAA / HITECH, including breach notification protocol.
• Written, verbal and presentation skills
• Proven analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Education Essential : Associate Degree

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the initial screening of complaints and triaging as appropriate of system-wide matters. Conducts thorough and comprehensive investigation of privacy violation allegations, including data gathering analyses, interviews, and report writing at the direction of the Privacy Officer.

Provides support to the Privacy Officer in meeting federal and state reporting requirements, including breach notification and follow-up investigations.

• Acts as an integral member of the Privacy Office by mitigation of risk.
• Supports Privacy Office compliance operations, special projects, and privacy / security incident and complaint investigations.
• Assists in the assessment and investigation of reported privacy incidents
• Manages multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously within the PHS environment.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and other departments, as needed, during the privacy investigation and breach notification processes.
• Assists the Privacy Officer in creating and ensuring an efficient and transparent investigative process is in place system wide for privacy matters.
• Assists in the areas of breach investigations, communication of audit findings, policy development, risk analysis and report preparation.
• Maintains a thorough and detailed tracking system for purposes of reporting and analysis
• Continuously improves the methodology and policies and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation for all privacy investigation activities, including a detailed log of all allegations, information related to affected parties, investigation details, and breach risk assessments.
• Conducts monitoring audits and investigations with respect to electronic health record access. Follows-up and resolves any identified issues.

Maintains associated documentation.

• Provides research and analysis as needed on privacy and data security matters.
• Effectively maintains collaborative working relationships to achieve increased satisfaction with, and participation in, the compliance and privacy program.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organization, and professional skills
• Coordinates with Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Marketing, Health Information Management, and other departments, as needed, during privacy investigations and breach notification processes
• Pursues and maintains a relevant privacy industry-recognized certification, (CIPP, CHC, etc.)

Benefits

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being.

Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve.

We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.

Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $36.48 / Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.