Account Privacy Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Act as the subject matter expert on HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations along with state and local privacy laws, including OCR and NIST guidance and controls.

• Investigate and document privacy-related incidents.

• Perform risk assessments to evaluate the impact of incidents.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting obligations.

• Conduct assessments to monitor staff compliance with privacy and security policies and procedures.

• Foster privacy awareness and cultivate a culture of compliance among staff members.

• Create and maintain HIPAA compliance documentation, such as privacy policies, health information management procedures, Incident Response Plans, Privacy Impact Assessments, and related controls.

• Provide 24/7 availability for emergency incidents related to privacy and security that affect company and client operations.

• Assist clients with requests related to privacy rights, including access and amendment requests as well as privacy complaints.

• Collaborate with the client’s Contracting Officer to support contract initiatives and deliverables.

• Contribute to Corporate privacy initiatives, documentation, and training efforts.

• Perform other duties as required to fulfill Gainwell or client account needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare privacy activities.

• Proven experience in overseeing the establishment, implementation, and compliance with corporate policies regarding privacy, confidentiality, and information release.

• Experience in developing, conducting, and reporting on privacy risk assessments.

• Background in the healthcare payer or insurance industry is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma, or a combination of education, certification, and relevant experience.

• Must possess and maintain a privacy certification from HCCA, IAPP, AHIMA, or an equivalent body.

• CIPP/US certification is preferred.

• Experience in a healthcare payer environment or with a state or federal agency is desirable.

• Must be able to work in EST or CST time zones.

• Quarterly travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for learning and career development.

• Generous and flexible vacation policy.

• 401(k) employer matching.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Educational assistance.

• Leadership and technical development academies.

• Quarterly travel opportunities.