Investigatory Services II

Nationwide IT Services

34d • Remote

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services is seeking an Investigatory Services II position to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The candidate will provide mission support services for policy analysis and provide recommendations and advice regarding the development and implementation of OCR’s mission.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a staff division at the HHS Office of the Secretary, ensures
that individuals receiving services from HHS-funded programs are not subject to unlawful
discrimination, that civil rights laws promote health equity in HHS, funded and administered by
HHS, to the extent possible, requires that regulated entities comply with applicable privacy and security
requirements promulgated under HIPAA and HITECH, and individuals can exercise their rights
to access their health information and can trust in the privacy and security of their health information. OCR carries out the HHS mission of improving the health and well-being of all
Americans are providing essential human services. By promoting health equity and protecting
the right of individuals to access their health information while protecting the privacy and
security of this information, OCR helps empower people’s health care decision-making and
helps ensure the integrity of the health care system, both of which promote better health
outcomes for the Nation.

Requirements

• Minimum educational experience is a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, plus two years of specialized experience in a field that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Public Trust clearance level II.
• Ability to work well with a team in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible in balancing competing and new priorities with strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission support to OCR regional offices to ensure compliance by the regulated community with the HIPAA Rules and applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations.
• Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations. Provides written comments to the COR.
• Timely response to correspondence and phone calls related to complaints and requests for technical assistance.
• Draft all documents related to complaint resolution, including investigative strategies, notification and data requests, closure letters, voluntary resolution agreements, and corrective action plans.
• Conduct interviews of complainants and witnesses.
• Review and analyze policies and procedures, medical records, reports of information system activity, computer audits, the internet, and financial reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the application of nondiscrimination and conscience regulations, the HIPAA Rules, court decisions, agency case precedent, theories, concepts, and principles to investigation, enforcement, and compliance work.
• Work independently or as a team leader as required.

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees