Risk and Privacy Analyst

Healthcare Systems of America • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The Risk and Privacy Analyst supports the organization's privacy and risk management efforts by conducting assessments, analyzing data protection practices, and monitoring regulatory compliance. This role assists in ensuring adherence to privacy standards and frameworks such as HIPAA, HITECH, and other federal/state regulations relevant to the healthcare industry. The Analyst collaborates across departments to support audits, manage third-party risk, and track compliance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration , Information Security, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare privacy, risk management, or compliance roles.
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable federal/state healthcare privacy laws.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications: CHPC, CIPP/US, CIPM, CISM, or CRISC.
• Experience with healthcare compliance tools such as OneTrust , ServiceNow, or Archer.
• Background in working with hospitals, clinics, or health systems.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner).

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with privacy regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of privacy documentation and processes.
• Support the implementation of HIPAA/HITECH privacy and security requirements.
• Help coordinate privacy awareness and training initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and document findings and mitigation plans.
• Assist in third-party/vendor risk evaluations and tracking of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
• Support enterprise risk reporting and escalation of non-compliance issues.
• Document and track incidents related to data privacy or policy violations.
• Support investigation activities and reporting of breaches under HIPAA guidelines.
• Assist in preparing incident summaries and audit documentation.
• Help maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external assessments.
• Track compliance obligations and follow-up on open findings or issues.
• Collaborate with audit teams to gather the required data and reports.

Benefits

• Career Growth & Development - We are an essential, stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members can benefit from.
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture - We foster an environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
• Meaningful Work - Every day, you'll contribute to patient care, cutting-edge medical solutions, and life-changing treatment and technologies.

What This Job Offers

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