Privacy Consultant

Position Overview :

Responsible for supporting the Privacy Officer with performing privacy-related operational functions in the assigned Sutter Health affiliate(s), including activities related to the confidentiality, access, use, and disclosure of protected health information and other confidential information.

Provides a wide range of support to the Privacy Officer, including assisting with developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the privacy program in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and Sutter Health's privacy and security policies.

Conducts investigations, workforce trainings, physical audits, facility roundings, and other duties as assigned. Investigates and maintains documentation of privacy incidents and ensure timely reporting to patients and government entities as required by law.

Job Description :

The person selected for this role must come on site for work, meetings, etc. and must live a commutable distance to Los Altos and travel to other locations as needed.

EDUCATION :

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's : health care, information technology or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE :

CHPC-Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance preferred

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :

8 years of recent experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

In-depth working knowledge of current HIPAA privacy regulations and other pertinent and applicable state and federal regulations related to PHI.

Knowledge of healthcare clinical operations, hospital revenue cycle systems, hospital billing & coding, and healthcare compliance issues / requirements.

General knowledge and experience in organizational consensus building.

Knowledge of healthcare business acumen with background in strategies and methodologies used to protect electronic health / medical records.

Thorough understanding of clinical data integrations and aggregation.

Must be familiar with personal computers and related software applications for presentations, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Demonstrated ability to assist with managing a privacy program in an integrated healthcare delivery system.

Proven ability to function effectively in a dynamic multi-facility environment to affect change.

Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and issues from a variety of perspectives to understand the legal, clinical, and human resource impact of decisions.

Project management skills, including the ability to initiate, plan, execute, and control activities to meet requirements and timelines of regional and system-wide initiatives or projects that are frequently driven by new or changing regulations.

Demonstrated ability to present ideas and concepts effectively to management, physicians, and employees.

Proven ability to influence and change non-compliant behavior without direct line of authority.

Demonstrated ability to visualize, and to explain in lay terms, how to convert exceedingly large quantities of data into meaningful and useful information for patients, staff, clinicians and physicians.

Established managerial and organization skills required to create effective plans and strategies with the proven ability to articulate the value of these plans / strategies, assemble consensus across all levels of the organization, and lead others through change.

Established background of leadership, team building, and mentoring.

Written / verbal interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a broad and diverse group of patients, staff, and internal / external stakeholders.

Knowledge of healthcare clinical operations, hospital revenue cycle systems, hospital billing & coding, and healthcare compliance issues / requirements.

General knowledge and experience in organizational consensus building.

Knowledge of healthcare business acumen with background in strategies and methodologies used to protect electronic health / medical records.

Thorough understanding of clinical data integrations and aggregation.

Job Shift : Days

Days

Schedule : Full Time

Full Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week : Monday - Friday

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements :

None

Benefits : Unions :

Unions :

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status : Exempt

Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Regular

Regular

Number of Openings :

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $65.81 to $98.71 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.