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).
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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.
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 Employers, please email
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. 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
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Are you a *current* employee of Bon Secours Mercy Health, Roper St. Francis Healthcare or a Bon Secours Mercy Health facility? Current Agency Employees that are working on site at Bon Secours Mercy Health or Roper St. Francis Healthcare are not considered current employees and should answer no to this question.
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Are you a current employee of any Bon Secours Mercy Health partner affiliates (Ensemble)?
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Will you now or in the future require the organization to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)?
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Are you able to perform the essential, job-related functions of the position for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
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Do you currently hold a relevant valid professional license, certification, or registration, or (if required for the position to which you are applying) do you expect to meet this qualification prior to starting in this position? If the position to which you are applying does not require a professional license, certification, or registration, please select No.
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Have you been excluded, or are you currently under investigation for healthcare fraud, abuse, or misconduct; or restricted from participating in any Federal or State healthcare program, including Medicare and/or Medicaid?
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