Compliance Specialist - Privacy

AECOM; Oregon City (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Compliance team member to support privacy-focused initiatives. This role entails conducting investigations, audits, and compliance training to ensure adherence to HIPAA and related regulations in a remote capacity. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in compliance activities within healthcare settings.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to the community

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant experience in compliance and privacy matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and supports the investigation and resolution of privacy incidents.
• Assists with coordination and follow-up of audits and investigations.
• Implements HIPAA and other Federal or State privacy policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree or 4 years of applicable job specific experience

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Compliance

+ **Schedule:** Full time, Days

+ **Location:** Remote

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Job Summary

Supports privacy-focused compliance activities and initiatives as part of the National Privacy team.

Reports to a Compliance Director - HIPAA Privacy and works collaboratively with other Ascension Compliance leaders and team members.

Responsibilities:

+ Conducts and supports the investigation and resolution of privacy incidents reported through the Values Line, ministries, and from other methods, in collaboration with other Compliance leaders, team members, and legal, as appropriate.

+ Assists with coordination and follow-up of audits and investigations conducted as part of the compliance privacy monitoring program.

+ Assists with the development and implementation of HIPAA and other Federal or State privacy policies and procedures, including consent forms and notices.

+ Assists with the creation of system-wide and targeted compliance training and education programs and initiatives related to privacy matters.

+ Prepares and analyzes privacy related tracking reports and metrics.

+ Pursues knowledge of rules and regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy laws) that impact specific ministries and the organization.

+ Identifies opportunities and supports efforts to build a culture of compliance.

+ Supports the HIPAA Privacy vertical with projects and programs as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

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**Requirements**

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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