Privacy Assurance Specialist I

Job Description: • Efficiently manages a portfolio of privacy-related inquiries, complaints, and concerns. • Develops and implements action plans for privacy investigations. • Provides written communications and reports to enterprise-wide department managers and Human Resources. • Conducts interviews with clinical and non-clinical staff and gathers facts to develop the case file. • Assists patients in exercising their patient privacy rights. • Collaborates with hospital departments and builds strong working relationships. • Assists the Privacy Office with its obligations under the Visiting Observer (V.O.) Program and ongoing regulatory audit-readiness. • Documents case findings in a clear, logical, and meaningful fashion. • Participates in the development of the Privacy Office's long-term and short-term goals, objectives, plans, policies and procedures. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university • A minimum of four (4) years related work experience. • Knowledge of electronic medical records, privacy regulations, and ability to evaluate compliance with applicable rules, regulations, processes, policies and procedures. • Knowledge and understanding of federal and state compliance program requirements and ability to plan and implement the elements of an effective compliance program in relation to hospital and healthcare. • Knowledge and understanding of general state and federal requirements pertaining to patient privacy and confidentiality. • Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and private information in accordance with applicable laws, policies and rules. • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and work independently to meet deadlines and exercise sound professional judgment. • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels and with varying backgrounds both within and outside the organization. • Knowledge of and ability to use a personal computer and standard business software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and e-mail. Benefits: • Equal Opportunity Employer • C-I-CARE framework for patient-centered interactions Apply tot his job