Privacy Analyst

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Privacy Analyst to monitor day-to-day HIPAA privacy activities and support the Privacy Office in achieving compliance objectives. The role reports to the MUSC Health Director of Privacy and supports MUHA initiatives.

This position emphasizes audits, site visits, training, incident investigations, and cross‑functional communication across departments to maintain robust privacy controls and policies.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or an internal candidate with a high school diploma and at least four years of related experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and present ideas clearly in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work in a varied and sometimes hectic environment.

Responsibilities

• conducts various HIPAA audits and responds to inquiries
• conducts HIPAA site visits
• coordinates, develops and provides training for successful maintenance of the HIPAA Privacy program
• Coordinates the investigation and response to reported allegations and questions, ensures completion of all necessary follow-up actions and reporting requirements
• Ensures questions and allegations are logged in the matter management system
• facilitates communications between areas of the organization that approach the Privacy Office
• Assists in the annual review of policies and procedures as it relates to Privacy
• other duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA audits

Site visits

Training development

Investigation & reporting

Policy review

Communication

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Matter management system

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Privacy Analyst has responsibility for monitoring the day to day activities of MUHA in furtherance of its privacy compliance objectives.

Under limited supervision, the Privacy Analyst has responsibility for monitoring the day to day activities of MUHA in furtherance of its privacy compliance objectives. The Privacy Analyst works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the MUSC Heath Director of Privacy.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002278 SYS - Compliance Program

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

• (1) conducts various HIPAA audits and responds to inquiries;
• (2) conducts HIPAA site visits;
• (3) coordinates, develops and provides training for successful maintenance of the HIPAA Privacy program;
• (4) Coordinates the investigation and response to reported allegations and questions, ensures completion of all necessary follow-up actions and reporting requirements;
• (5) Ensures questions and allegations are logged in the matter management system;
• (6) facilitates communications between areas of the organization that approach the Privacy Office;
• (7) Assists in the annual review of policies and procedures as it relates to Privacy;
• (8) other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

A bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or an internal candidate with a high school diploma and at least four years of related experience.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize and present ideas clearly in both oral (includes live training) and written form. Incumbent must be flexible and able to work in a varied and sometimes hectic environment.

This is a demanding position that requires the incumbent to simultaneously address a number of tasks.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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