[Hiring] Privacy Analyst @UnitedHealth Group

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Optum Privacy Analyst is responsible for investigating potential Privacy issues primarily within Optum Care – the physician practice market of Optum. The Investigator will: • Assess the initial allegations • Ascertain and interview witnesses • Review all applicable documents, including policy or regulatory/legal requirements • Assess the facts pursuant to HIPAA, state and federal law • Conduct a risk assessment of the matter/determine merit • Log and track written summaries at the conclusion of the investigation into Optum’s Privacy Incident Management database This individual will often work with Legal and business leadership throughout the course of investigations and will also interact with other UHG Enterprise Privacy partners, as well as periodically work with Human Capital and Enterprise Information Security. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: • Provide overall privacy program support for a region of physician practices that meets internal and external standards for effective HIPAA requirements • Develop/maintain product, regulatory, and operational knowledge for assigned businesses with a focus on regulatory requirements for privacy • Oversee remediation and corrective action plans resulting from audits, investigations, privacy reviews, and self-identified issues • Develop, manage and implement a privacy plan for specific provider risks (Authorizations, mobile devices, Individual rights, and Notice of Privacy Practices) • Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness program, including administration of new hire and annual training modules and delivery of privacy awareness messages (posters, emails, newsletters, etc.) • Oversee and review operational privacy policy and procedure development as needed and draft policies, checklists, and other guidance for our businesses • Provide guidance to the business in writing and verbally to ensure compliance with privacy regulations You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following categories: Privacy /Investigations/ Legal Requirements • Certified Information Privacy Professional or other certifications • HIPAA and healthcare privacy knowledge • Familiarity with laws and regulations in the healthcare space Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Application Deadline This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. Company Description At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Apply tot his job