Privacy Compliance Educator - Faculty Practice Plan

Washington University in St. Louis; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Privacy Education and Compliance Specialist to develop and implement a comprehensive privacy education program for staff, ensuring HIPAA compliance across departments.

The role includes managing privacy incident reporting, investigation, and breach prevention. You will stay current on federal and state privacy laws, conduct risk assessments, and update policies and consent materials in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in health information management/HIPAA in a healthcare environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Certifications from HCCA and AHIMA are preferred (CHC, CHPC, CHPS, CHC, CHPA as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Oversees, develops and delivers initial and ongoing privacy education and training to the workforce.
• Provides compliance advice and guidance to all departments on privacy matters to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards and policies.
• Manages privacy incident reporting, response, mitigation and investigation processes; prevents breaches of protected health information.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and breach notification rules.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and monitors advancements in privacy risk mitigation strategies.
• Conducts privacy risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Develops, recommends and maintains appropriate HIPAA‑compliant consents, authorization forms, privacy notices and other materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Code of Federal Regulations

Collaborative Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Epic EHR

Healthcare Environments

Health Information Management

HIPAA

Oral Communications

Privacy Laws

Researching

Sound Judgment

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the development and implementation of a compliance education program which fosters privacy awareness and compliance with applicable regulations, standards and policies. Position also facilitates privacy incident reporting and investigation and assists in the prevention of breaches.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees, develops and delivers initial and ongoing privacy education and training to the workforce. Facilitates and promotes activities to foster privacy awareness and compliance.
• Provides compliance advice and guidance to all departments on privacy matters to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards and policies.
• Manages privacy incident reporting, response, mitigation and investigation processes; prevents breaches of protected health information.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and breach notification rules; communicates changes and proposes new or revised policies and procedures as necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and monitors advancements in privacy risk mitigation strategies.
• Conducts privacy risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Develops, recommends and maintains appropriate HIPAA‑compliant consents, authorization forms, privacy notices and other materials consistent with current regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Normal Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) - Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) - Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Certified in Healthcare Compliance Fellow (CHC-F) - Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) - Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Work Experience:

Health Information, Nursing, Or Healthcare Related (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in health information management/HIPAA in a healthcare environment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from HCCA and/or AHIMA; Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) or Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS).
• Previous experience in an academic medical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Code of Federal Regulations, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Confidentiality, Epic EHR, Healthcare Environments, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Oral Communications, Privacy Laws, Researching, Sound Judgment, Written Communication

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.