HIPAA Privacy Investigator & Operations Leader

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of South Florida is seeking a HIPAA Privacy Investigator & Operations Administrator to oversee privacy compliance activities, investigate potential HIPAA violations, and support privacy office operations at the Office of Compliance and Ethics.

The role involves coordinating investigations, training staff, and aligning policies with HIPAA rules, while supporting daily operations and budgeting within a large academic health system.

Qualificações

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent and two (2) years of experience involving federal or state privacy laws, other legal field experience or work requiring access to an electronic medical record.
• Within 12 months of hire, applicant will be required to be certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC).
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate privacy breaches and PHI violations.
• Analyze incidents, interview involved parties, review documentation, and determine findings.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports, corrective action recommendations, and executive summaries.
• Monitor compliance with HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
• Coordinate breach risk assessments and support breach notification activities when required.
• Maintain investigation records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for employees.
• Monitor emerging healthcare privacy regulations and recommend policy updates.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, compliance officers, human resources, and department leaders regarding privacy matters.
• Coordinate daily operational activities to support organizational and privacy office objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Monitor and track privacy incidents and projects and prepare reports for leadership.
• Support contract administration, vendor management, and departmental budgeting processes.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Coordinate meetings, project plans, and cross-functional operational initiatives.
• Maintain operational records, databases, and compliance documentation.
• Support employee onboarding, training coordination, and policy implementation activities.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, and applicable regulations.

Conhecimentos

HIPAA knowledge

Privacy investigations

Root-cause analysis

Compliance

Communication

MS Office

EMR experience

Formação académica

Associate degree

CHPC certification within 12 months

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Compliance software

EMR systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of South Florida is seeking a HIPAA Privacy Investigator & Operations Administrator to oversee privacy compliance activities, investigate potential HIPAA violations, and support privacy office operations at the Office of Compliance and Ethics.

The role involves coordinating investigations, training staff, and aligning policies with HIPAA rules, while supporting daily operations and budgeting within a large academic health system.