Privacy Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Assist in managing the organization's Privacy Program through the administration of privacy incident management, breach response, privacy investigations, HIPAA compliance efforts, and continuous privacy monitoring.

• Oversee the intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution processes for privacy incidents.

• Perform HIPAA breach risk assessments and aid in breach notification activities.

• Prepare documentation that aligns with regulatory reporting obligations.

• Supervise corrective actions stemming from privacy investigations.

• Execute privacy assessments, audits, and monitoring tasks.

• Assess adherence to HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements and organizational policies.

• Evaluate privacy controls and propose enhancements.

• Assist in the development and upkeep of privacy policies, procedures, standards, and guidance documents.

• Facilitate privacy training and awareness programs.

• Identify recurring privacy challenges and suggest systemic improvements.

• Engage in enterprise initiatives that incorporate privacy-by-design principles into operational processes and technology implementations.

• Create privacy dashboards, metrics, and trend analyses.

• Track privacy incidents, breaches, investigations, and corresponding corrective actions.

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and assist with the implementation of privacy-related mandates.

• Support both internal and external privacy audits as well as regulatory reviews.

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Corporate Compliance and Privacy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy regulations.

• Proven experience in conducting privacy investigations and breach risk assessments.

• Capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and recommend preventive strategies.

• Familiarity with privacy monitoring, auditing, and compliance assessment methodologies.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and investigative capabilities.

• Exceptional written communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

• Three to five years of experience in healthcare privacy, HIPAA compliance, compliance investigations, health information management, or a related discipline.

• Experience in conducting HIPAA privacy assessments, audits, investigations, and breach response activities.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Experience in evaluating privacy controls and implementing corrective actions is preferred.

• Relevant privacy certifications such as CHPC, CHPS, RHIA, RHIT, CIPP/US, or others are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $77,500 to $102,600.

• Occasional business travel opportunities.