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McLeod Health · 1 day ago

HIPAA Privacy Administrator - Corporate Compliance

Florence, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

McLeod Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization founded in 1906, and they are seeking a HIPAA Privacy Administrator to ensure compliance with HIPAA Privacy regulations. The role involves interpreting laws, managing privacy complaints, conducting audits, and serving as a key privacy advisor within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Interpret the applicable HIPAA Privacy related federal and state laws and regulations to determine compliance with such regulations, plan audit parameters, and communicate necessary changes in compliance with regulatory requirements to all affected parties

Handle privacy complaints, conduct investigations, determine root cause, and address violations per policy

Advocate and protect patient privacy by serving as key privacy advisor for patients and managing patient requests regarding their medical record

Manage the execution, review, and retention of Business Associate Agreements

Maintain an up-to-date HIPAA Privacy Compliance program using effective tools and methodologies to ensure data integrity and compliance with federal and state regulations

Conduct privacy compliance audits, review the results, devise, implement, and oversee the execution of appropriate corrective action plans

Collaborate with the HIPAA Security Administrator on the development, execution, and completion of the annual HIPAA Audit Schedule

Serve as the HIPAA Privacy subject matter expert for peers, colleagues, and committees

Engage with stakeholders across the organization to create collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and understanding

Generate periodic reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and the McLeod Health Board on the state of privacy compliance

Supervise HIPAA Privacy auditor(s)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

HIPAA complianceAudit experienceProject managementMS Office proficiencyCHPC certificationReport generationSupervisory skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Be able to demonstrate a competence in performing audits, producing reports, formulating remediation or mitigation plans, and conducting appropriate follow-up

Must have project management experience, preferably with a complex healthcare system

Must be proficient in MS Office applications

Bachelors Degree