HIPAA Privacy & Data Analytics Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 133,069,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, seeks a Privacy Analyst to support HIPAA privacy and security efforts within the Corporate Compliance Department. You will provide data reporting, lead access audits for ePHI, and implement database-driven tracking of privacy activities across all locations.

The role involves analyzing risk, designing automated reports, and coordinating with Information Services and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in healthcare privacy or health information management related field.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Access, SharePoint, and Word skills.
• Strong skills in communication, project/time management and prioritization/organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares data flow diagrams to support the analysis of privacy and security projects.
• Conducts analysis of data and prepares charts to determine trends regarding privacy and security risks.
• Creates reports to support metrics, projects and information analysis.
• Designs and conducts audits of access to the electronic health record (EHR), analyzes results, and identifies possible instances of inappropriate access or use of the HER.
• Administers an enterprise-wide application capable of auditing access to applications processing ePHI enterprise-wide.
• Administers a rotating schedule of audits to ensure a complete cycle of for cause and not-for-cause audits are accomplished.
• Designs and implements databases using Microsoft Access and other database tools. Develops the means to create automated reports that provide metrics of operational effectiveness.
• Administers software and databases for the office, including those built on Access, Excel, and outsourced/portal-based, as assigned.
• Coordinates the intake and reporting of Hotline reports under the supervision of the Privacy Director.
• Maintains the Privacy Office intranet site, including posting of files and creating linked content through Sharepoint.
• Maintains technical equipment for the office and interfaces with Information Services, when needed.
• Supports the conduct of HIPAA risk assessments by collecting and reporting information using prepared checklists, as needed.
• Conducts privacy and security rounding as needed .
• Provides support to HIPAA privacy and security incident response and analysis as directed.
• Prepare and send privacy forms to patients, as needed.
• Performs administrative functions (filing, mailing, mail, etc.) of the Privacy Office.
• Performs process improvement activities.
• Interfaces with other support functions within the institution (e.g., Information Services or Medical Center Engineering) for equipment or service requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Time management

Prioritization/organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, seeks a Privacy Analyst to support HIPAA privacy and security efforts within the Corporate Compliance Department. You will provide data reporting, lead access audits for ePHI, and implement database-driven tracking of privacy activities across all locations.

The role involves analyzing risk, designing automated reports, and coordinating with Information Services and other departments.