Privacy Analyst

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Privacy Analyst to monitor day-to-day privacy compliance activities. The role works under the MUSC Health Director of Privacy and supports MUHA governance and HIPAA program operations.

The analyst coordinates audits, site visits, and training, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and investigations while maintaining documentation in the matter management system. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; two years of related experience, or internal candidate with a high school diploma and at least four years of related experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and present ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
• Able to work in a varied and sometimes hectic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HIPAA audits and respond to inquiries.
• Perform HIPAA site visits.
• Coordinate, develop and provide training for the HIPAA Privacy program.
• Coordinate investigation and response to reported allegations; ensure follow-up actions and reporting requirements.
• Log questions and allegations in the matter management system.
• Facilitate communications between Privacy Office and other areas of the organization.
• Assist in annual review of privacy-related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Privacy training

Audit coordination

Communication

Site visits coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma with 4+ years experience

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.

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

Work Shift

Job Description

The Privacy Analyst (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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