Privacy Analyst

What You Need:

Education
Bachelors Degree Req
Masters Degree Healthcare or other related field Pref

Experience
3 Years Experience in privacy regulations such as HIPAA Texas state privacy laws and/or other federal information privacy laws. Prior experience in auditing/monitoring access to information in clinical applications. Req

Licenses and Certifications
CHPC - Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance 12 Months Req Or
CHC - Certified in Healthcare Compliance 12 Months Req Or
Other CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy & Security 12 Months Req

Skills
Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules including breach risk assessment methodologies. Ability to interpret and apply federal and state privacy regulations to operational workflows and compliance strategies.
Strong analytical skills for proactive access monitoring incident investigation and risk identification.
Ability to manage multiple privacy-related projects and contribute to program development and continuous improvement efforts.
Proficiency in preparing reports summaries and metrics for leadership and regulatory bodies.
Demonstrated professionalism in handling sensitive information and providing consumer service to internal and external parties.
Strong interpersonal problem solving decision making multi-tasking written verbal and presentation skills; analyzing and understanding technical material; technical computer software proficiency.

Supervision
Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements
Extreme Heat 1-33%
Extreme Cold 1-33%
Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%
Extreme Noise 1-33%
Working Outdoors 1-33%
Working Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
Electrical Hazards 1-33%
Explosive Hazards 1-33%
Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%
Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%
Chemical Hazards 1-33%
Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%
Radiation Hazards 1-33%
Wet Hazards 1-33%
Heights 1-33%
Other Conditions 1-33%

Physical Demands
Sedentary

Privacy Analyst

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work Location:Texas Health Corporate 612 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington TX 76011

Work Hours: Full Time Days (8:00am-5:00pm) for 40 hrs/week (remote work allowed at managers discretion)

Department Highlights:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
• Hybrid

What You Will Do:

Investigations Monitoring Auditing and Enforcement
. Conduct access audits related to electronic medical records (EMRs) and other ancillary PHI systems.
. Identify questionable EMR access patterns through analysis of proactive auditing reports.
. Investigate and document privacy-related matters escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Privacy Manager for joint oversight ensuring thorough analysis documentation and resolution in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
. Conduct intake and initial assessment of privacy incidents evaluate breach potential through structured risk assessments and support breach response activities including documentation mitigation and patient and regulatory notification when required.
. Conduct on-site walkthroughs and audits at various entities to assess compliance with HIPAA privacy standards and organizational policies.
25%
Reporting and Metrics
. Collect analyze and synthesize privacy-related data and metrics to develop reports for department use leadership and committees.
. Assist in the identification of additional reports needed from the EHR system (CareConnect) to detect breaches and support the development of focused audits.
25%
Communication Training and Awareness
. Respond to questions from employees patients and consumers related to HIPAA privacy policies breach reporting restrictions confidential data transfers of PHI and PII amendment requests etc.
. Develop privacy related communications and create deliver and track privacy training programs.
. Develop review and update privacy policies procedures guidance documents and standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with HIPAA and other applicable privacy regulations.
. Assist with implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with Privacy-related policies. 25%
Organization and Oversight
. Work collaboratively with IT Security Legal Human Resources and other internal stakeholders to address privacy-related concerns inquiries and investigations.
. Participate in privacy-related projects and work plans items.
. Support and assist the Privacy Program Manager and System Privacy Officer as needed in developing and implementing privacy program initiatives and responding to potential privacy incidents.
. Remain current with federal and state privacy laws and regulations; support compliance monitoring efforts and recommend program enhancements based on regulatory changes.
. Perform other duties as assigned.
25%