Privacy Analyst - (Must Reside in Albuquerque area)

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

1d • $65,520 - $111,613 • Onsite

About The Position

The Privacy Analyst supports the day-to-day privacy activities of Presbyterian Healthcare Services and helps protect sensitive information across the organization. Under the direction of the Privacy Officer, the analyst provides guidance on privacy and data security, supports compliance with state and federal privacy regulations, and partners with internal departments to address privacy and operational concerns. The role involves reviewing highly sensitive and confidential information and applying sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion, including in situations that may involve corrective or disciplinary action.

The analyst supports the Privacy Office's compliance operations, risk mitigation, special projects, and investigations of privacy and security incidents and complaints. The position conducts investigations of alleged privacy violations, supports breach notification and reporting requirements, monitors electronic health record access, maintains investigation documentation and tracking systems, and researches privacy and data security matters. It collaborates with the Privacy Officer and departments including Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Marketing, and Health Information Management. The position is based at the Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and works day shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of healthcare industry experience, including conducting privacy investigations and trainings.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, including breach notification protocol.
• Written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare privacy compliance experience.
• A solid understanding of HIPAA and state privacy and data security rules.
• Experience delivering formal and informal group training, including developing privacy and HIPAA training, and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience conducting privacy reviews and investigations involving patient and other privacy concerns, including interviews and research.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and coordinate effective, scalable solutions.
• CHPC certification.
• MS Suite experience.
• Epic experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen complaints initially and triage system-wide matters as appropriate.
• Conduct thorough investigations of alleged privacy violations, including data gathering and analysis, interviews, and report writing, at the direction of the Privacy Officer.
• Support the Privacy Officer in meeting state and federal reporting requirements, including breach notification and follow-up investigations.
• Mitigate risk as an integral member of the Privacy Office.
• Support Privacy Office compliance operations, special projects, and privacy and security incident and complaint investigations.
• Assist with the assessment and investigation of reported privacy incidents.
• Manage multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and other departments during privacy investigations and breach notification processes.
• Help create and maintain an efficient and transparent system-wide investigative process for privacy matters.
• Assist with breach investigations, communication of audit findings, policy development, risk analysis, and report preparation.
• Maintain a thorough tracking system for reporting and analysis.
• Improve methodologies, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate documentation of privacy investigations, including allegations, affected parties, investigation details, and breach risk assessments.
• Conduct monitoring audits and investigations of electronic health record access, resolve identified issues, and maintain related documentation.
• Research and analyze privacy and data security matters as needed.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships to increase satisfaction with and participation in the compliance and privacy program.
• Coordinate with Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Marketing, Health Information Management, and other departments as needed.
• Pursue and maintain a relevant privacy industry-recognized certification, such as CIPP or CHC.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• Other optional voluntary benefits.
• Employee Wellness rewards program, with opportunities to earn gift cards through wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

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