Compliance Specialist Privacy

Ascension•Remote,

1d•$72,283 - $100,759•Remote

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred
Highly preferred 5 years in healthcare privacy compliance experience

Responsibilities

Conducts and supports the investigation and resolution of privacy incidents reported through the Values Line, ministries, and from other methods, in collaboration with other Compliance leaders, team members, and legal, as appropriate.
Assists with coordination and follow-up of audits and investigations conducted as part of the compliance privacy monitoring program.
Assists with the development and implementation of HIPAA and other Federal or State privacy policies and procedures, including consent forms and notices.
Assists with the creation and deliverance of system-wide and targeted compliance training and education programs and initiatives related to privacy matters.
Identifies opportunities and supports efforts to build a culture of compliance.
Supports the HIPAA Privacy vertical with projects and programs as needed, including data review and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned.