Privacy Analyst

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Privacy Analyst investigates potential privacy breaches and noncompliance with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) Privacy/HIPAA-related policies. The Analyst is responsible for implementing and administering BSMH’s Privacy policies and procedures, and helping to ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH and state mandated privacy and confidentiality requirements. The Analyst participates in other privacy-related duties as necessary or as assigned. This is primarily a remote, work from home, position with the requirement to go onsite as needed (maybe 2-3 times/month). Essential Job Functions Investigates, documents, and reports on issues related to privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). Reports breaches to the DHHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in compliance with governing federal laws and prepares breach notification letters per the requirements of BSMH policies. Requests data and/or access audits of electronic systems and incorporates audit finding results into investigations. Creates and maintains electronic documentation for privacy incident investigations, resolutions, and corrective actions/sanctions. Meets regularly with and keeps Director, Privacy apprised of the status of all investigations and projects. Ensures corrective action plans addressing HIPAA are implemented and functional. Maintains confidentiality of investigations. Travel, if required by the Director, Privacy and approved by the VP, Compliance and Privacy, to complete on-site education and investigations. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance - Health Care Compliance Association (preferred) Certified Information Privacy Manager - International Association of Privacy Professionals (preferred). Education Bachelors, Business Administration, Health Care Management, Nursing, or Health Information Management (preferred). Work Experience 4-6 years’ experience working with HIPAA and HITECH privacy rules or related compliance areas (required) Prior healthcare experience (preferred). EPIC Electronic Health Record experience (preferred). Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: SS Enterprise Risk - Corp Responsibility It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.