Privacy Analyst

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position follows a flexible hybrid model, with no set expectation for regular onsite work. While occasional in‑person collaboration may be needed, the role is largely remote. Are you someone who’s curious, detail‑oriented, and motivated by doing meaningful work that protects patients and members? As a Privacy Analyst, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding sensitive health information across Corewell Health and Priority Health. This role offers hands‑on experience investigating privacy incidents, partnering closely with legal and operational teams, and helping strengthen an enterprise‑wide privacy program. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, grow, and apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment—privacy expertise can be taught, curiosity and integrity cannot. If you’re ready to build a rewarding career while making a real impact, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. We welcome candidates from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds and value diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking—especially those who may not check every box but are excited to learn and contribute. Job Summary The Privacy Analyst assists the Privacy Officer with oversight and conduct of the Privacy Program in a manner that meets or exceeds federal, state and/or industry requirements for such programs. The primary responsibility of the Privacy Analyst is to assist the Privacy Officer with the investigation, analysis and remediation of privacy incidents involving Corewell Health patients and/or Priority Health members. Investigation, analysis, and remediation of privacy incidents requires the gathering of relevant facts and information from Corewell Health/Priority Health staff members, documentation and performance of systematic analysis, and risk assessment and problem solving. The Privacy Analyst also provides consultation and operational guidance to departments within Corewell Health and Priority Health on privacy matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 2 years or more working in health care privacy, compliance, or health information management field(s)

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of Health plan/health insurance operations, or health care delivery (clinical)
• CRT-Healthcare Information & Management Systems, Certified (CPHIMS) Or CRT-Healthcare Privacy Compliance, Certified (CHPC)

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, investigates, documents and tracks routine and more complex privacy incidents in a thorough and timely manner and responds to and tracks privacy inquiries.
• From time to time, performs investigations at the direction of legal counsel and works with legal counsel in the course of such investigation to provide guidance, recommendations and other assistance as requested by legal counsel. In such cases, the employee will report directly to legal counsel as opposed to employee’s up-line leadership, and such work with legal counsel shall be confidential and protected from disclosure by the attorney client privilege and work product protection.
• Provides assistance to and works collaboratively with operational areas to develop and implement legal and regulatory risk mitigation measures.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the privacy program and privacy policies and procedures as necessary to build and maintain an effective privacy program.
• Tracks and reports trends of privacy incident activity and conducts current state analysis of privacy process/procedures for compliance.
• Assists with the development and/or delivery of new hire, annual and focused training and education.
• Coordinates and/or participates in targeted privacy projects and/or initiatives with other departments and operational areas.
• Assists with scheduled and ad hoc projects, committees and meetings, as requested.
• Conducts routine and targeted audits of electronic medical records and other electronic systems, to identify inappropriate uses/disclosures of patient/member information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level