Manager Privacy Office

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,700 - 167,500; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking an experienced privacy professional to lead day-to-day management of a team responsible for analyzing, drafting, and negotiating privacy agreements while ensuring HIPAA and related laws compliance.

You will supervise staff, translate complex regulations into actionable policies, train colleagues across the organization, and drive privacy initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or JD/MBA with substantial healthcare/privacy contracting experience.
• 2+ years of direct supervision experience and ability to lead teams.
• Strong knowledge of state/federal privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Experience with health care industry regulations and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for analyzing, drafting, and negotiating privacy agreements.
• Interpret applicable privacy laws and assess impact on operations.
• Train others to understand privacy laws and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex privacy matters and oversee incidents.

Skills

Legal experience

Privacy compliance

Communication skills

Supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

JD or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for day-to-day management of team that is responsible for analyzing, drafting, and negotiating various agreements that the HCSC Privacy Office is asked to opine to ensure HCSC is compliant with various federal and state privacy regulations. This position both manages those responsible for supporting key privacy initiatives and projects and is often responsible for driving key privacy initiatives. This position is expected to analyze the applicable privacy laws, rules, and regulations including HIPAA, and assess the impact on HCSC operations and processes as well as guide and train others to do the same. This position will collaborate with other members of the HCSC Privacy Office and stakeholders across the organization to resolve complex privacy matters. This position manages those who act as the privacy subject matter expert for HCSC when negotiating with customers, vendors, and other third parties, and will be required to act as the privacy subject matter expert for higher priority agreements. Additionally, this position requires an understanding of the management of privacy and security incidents and investigations with mitigation and correct actions; daily management of wholly owned subsidiary privacy compliance including development and oversight of operational privacy policies and procedures, and breach notification and digital privacy and may be required to provide support in these areas.

Job Requirements

• • Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years’ experience in healthcare, legal, privacy, or contracting; OR JD or MBA and 4 years of experience or equivalent degree; OR 10 years of relevant experience.
• • 2 years of direct supervision experience.
• • Knowledge and experience interpreting state/federal laws.
• • Experience with health care industry regulations.
• • PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• • Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills to work with peers or across departments to resolve issues or complete projects/initiatives.
• • Excellent facilitation, organizational, integration and presentations skills.

Preferred Requirements

• • Knowledge of managing health care privacy breaches and incidents.
• • Knowledge of RadarFirst or similar compliance software experience.
• • Six sigma black belt certification or similar certification for process improvement.
• • HIPAA, Privacy, or Compliance certifications, such as CHP, CHC, CHPC, CIPP, PMP, LSS, etc.

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work.

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.

Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience.

This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range $92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment. HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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