Onsite Privacy Analyst 29827 at Solving IT

One of the largest health insurers in the nation is focused on continuously building an industry-defining, world-class IT capability. Healthcare is forever evolving, especially due to emerging technologies, making this a great experience to add to your resume. Come join their winning team!

This Contract role as an Onsite Privacy Analyst in Chicago, IL will be responsible for actively supporting and coordinating Privacy Office operations, and initiatives; including gathering privacy case, incident, contract, privacy risk, and privacy compliance data and developing and analyzing regular and ad-hoc reports; performing Privacy Office database management including disseminating information from various sources and systems. This position supports and coordinates operational activities and initiatives and resolve issues by working with staff within the department and across departments. Responsible for supporting, coordinating, and distributing regulatory information via intranet and internet website(s), tracking and reporting on a variety of regulatory required initiatives under federal and state laws and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates various responsibilities within the Privacy Office, supporting low and moderate risk issues and departments, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with various federal and state regulations.
• Supports senior level Privacy Office workers and other departments regarding policies, procedures, and process flows on an annual and ad hoc basis (or obtaining certifications from managers that processes are current)
• Coordinates, validates, and supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reports regarding core Privacy Office functions.
• Supports Privacy Office policies and procedures updates, ensuring the appropriate training information/notification, preemption information and complaint information for employees are up-to-date and accurate.
• Coordinates and facilitates any changes in departmental policies/procedures as a result of internal audit/compliance activities.
• Support tracking and triaging of all complaints received, notifying senior level Privacy Office workers of upcoming response deadlines.
• Supports the monitoring of disclosures, analyzing and identifying any low to moderate risk practices for solutioning with senior level Privacy Office workers.
• Supports, facilitates, and coordinates Privacy Risk Assessment completion and analyzes risk based upon HIPAA required criteria and/or other breach analysis requirements. Specifically, independently performs thorough analysis helping determine appropriate response under HIPAA.
• Coordinates and reviews Privacy related contracts and supports low to moderate complexity contract redlining.
• Analyzes and categorizes Privacy risks identified by senior level Privacy Office workers to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Produces reports on regular basis for senior level Privacy Office workers regarding incident types, volumes, areas involved, etc. and actively monitors and tracks issues through resolution.
• Responsible for gathering privacy case, incident, contract, privacy risk, and privacy compliance data from multiple sources and systems and reviewing standard reports for accuracy and preparing non-standard reports. Standard and non-standard report preparation may require additional analysis.
• Support and assist senior level Privacy Office workers with ongoing or new privacy related projects or initiatives.
• Complete HIPAA compliant responses and notices to state and federal regulators for senior level Privacy Office workers.
• Actively supports and cooperates fully with the Office of Civil Rights, other legal entities and officers in any Privacy compliance reviews or investigations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the health care industry.
• Decision-making skills and analytical abilities.
• Verbal and written communication skills; listening skills; and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with peers and resolve issues or complete projects/initiatives.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 years of work experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of corporate privacy policies and procedures, privacy regulations.
• Company knowledge.

Benefits: 

Solving IT, a Woman and LGBTQ+ owned and operated organization is thrilled to provide a comprehensive benefit package to all our W2 employees and their families, regardless of gender. We are proud to offer five diverse health plan options as well as a PPO dental plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Term Life/AD&D Insurance, and a 401(k) Savings Plan. Solving IT covers a portion of the health and dental premiums for our employees. 

As you progress in your professional journey, Solving IT is dedicated to accommodating your evolving preferences and matching you with fulfilling projects. We champion equality and embrace diversity in all its forms. Creating an atmosphere that encourages varied perspectives to collaborate fosters personal development, strengthens team unity, and contributes to the overall success of the organization! 

Whether you're seeking your next career challenge or aiming to stay abreast of industry trends, Solving IT is committed to supporting your career advancement. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and utilize the most up-to-date market insights and compensation data to ensure that you receive not just advice, but the complete Solving IT Experience.