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Job SummaryBASIC FUNCTION
HCSC is looking for a dynamic Privacy Analyst to join its Richardson TX or Chicago IL 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 risk and privacy compliance data; developing, updating, and maintaining privacy office documentation, procedures, and standards; developing and analyzing regular and ad-hoc reports; drafting responses to key stakeholders, auditors, and regulators; triaging privacy compliance requests; performing Privacy Office database management including disseminating information from various sources and systems and project management support This position supports and coordinates operational activities and initiatives and resolve issues by working with staff and leadership within the department and across other departments supported by the Divisional Privacy Officer (DPO) model. 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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) and healthcare technology systems.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong HCSC organizational knowledge.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy regulations.
• Experience performing privacy assessments and documenting findings.
• 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).

~ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ~

• 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 Assessment completion and analyzes risk based upon HIPAA required criteria and/or other breach analysis requirements; performs thorough analysis helping determine appropriate response under HIPAA.
• Reviews Privacy related contracts and supports low to moderate complexity contract redlining.
• Analyzes and categorizes Privacy risks identified by senior level Privacy Office workers to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Produces reports on regular basis for senior level Privacy Office workers regarding incident types, volumes, areas involved, etc. and actively monitors and tracks issues through resolution.
• Responsible for gathering privacy case, incident, contract, privacy risk, and privacy compliance data from multiple sources and systems and reviewing standard reports for accuracy and preparing non-standard reports. Standard and non-standard report preparation may require additional analysis.
• Support and assist senior level Privacy Office workers with ongoing or new privacy related projects or initiatives.
• Complete HIPAA compliant responses and notices to state and federal regulators for senior level Privacy Office workers.
• Actively supports and cooperates fully with the Office of Civil Rights, other legal entities and HCSC officers in any Privacy compliance reviews or investigations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

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At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plansubject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$45,900.00 - $102,100.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.