Privacy Analyst

Gulf Coast Automation Group•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

TalentFish is seeking a Privacy Analyst for a Direct Hire role. This position is primarily remote, with occasional onsite needs. The Privacy Analyst will support the Privacy Program by handling inquiries from patients and employees, conducting departmental reviews and audits, assisting with privacy and information security investigations, and developing educational materials. The role reports to the Privacy Program Director, Deputy Privacy Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project management, HIPAA, information systems, or compliance.
Demonstrated familiarity with HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations, with a focus on identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Internet Explorer.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Academic medical center and/or healthcare consulting experience.
Experience in data mining, analysis, and report development.
Demonstrated project management skills, including scoping, planning, facilitating team meetings, and completing projects.
Privacy/Compliance certification (CHC and/or CHPC) preferred, or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

Serve as first line support for questions, concerns, incidents, and complaints via in-person, phone, hotline, email, and mail.
Consult and coordinate with other departments or forward inquiries to appropriate staff or management as needed.
Enter activity data into logs and maintain documentation on the department shared drive.
Conduct, document, and follow up on department Privacy reviews/audits, meeting established service level standards.
Identify areas of risk and work with departments on corrective action plans.
Assist in developing and presenting training materials, presentations, and FAQs.
Maintain the Privacy Program's knowledge repository and coordinate materials for the Privacy Program website.
Prepare reports and reporting metrics related to incidents, training, and other program areas.
Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Research and IRB on privacy-related research compliance for human subjects and clinical trials.
Stay current on HIPAA judicial trends, OCR/HHS resources, and applicable federal, state, and international privacy and security laws.