Privacy Office Administrator - Contracting and Drafting

HCSC Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is seeking a skilled privacy professional to analyze, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements. The role supports the Privacy Office in ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other federal/state privacy laws, while leading privacy initiatives across the organization.

The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, serve as the privacy SME in negotiations with customers and vendors, and contribute to enterprise privacy strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business or Law with 4+ years in healthcare or 8+ years in healthcare.
• Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and HIPAA.
• Ability to lead departmental projects and present to leadership.
• Juris Doctor or privacy/compliance certifications preferred (CHP/CHC/CHPC/CIPP).
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Independent work capability; strong verbal/written skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate various agreements for the HCSC Privacy Office.
• Support and drive key privacy initiatives and projects; assess privacy laws and impacts on operations.
• Collaborate with Privacy Office and stakeholders to resolve moderately complex privacy matters.
• Serve as privacy subject matter expert during negotiations with customers, vendors, and third parties.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Project leadership

HIPAA knowledge

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Law

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 analyzing, drafting, and negotiating various agreements of the HCSC Privacy Office is asked to opine to ensure HCSC is compliant with various federal and state privacy regulations. This position is responsible for supporting and on occasion driving key privacy initiatives and projects. This position is expected to analyze the applicable privacy laws, rules, regulations including HIPAA, and assesses the impact on HCSCS operations and processes. This position will collaborate with other members of the HCSC Privacy Office and stakeholders across the organization to resolve moderately complex privacy matters. This position is the privacy subject matter expert for HCSC when negotiating with customers, vendors, and other third parties.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Legal AND 4 years experience in the healthcare industry OR 8 years experience in the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of and experience interpreting federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of HCSC’s various functional areas and departments.
• Ability leading departmental or divisional projects.
• Negotiation, analytical, facilitation, communication and presentations skills.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor.
• Experience with drafting and contracting.
• Privacy and compliance experience.
• Experience working with policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Conceptual understanding of technology systems and applications.
• HIPAA, Privacy, or Compliance certification such as CHP, CHC, CHPC, CIPP, PMP LSS, etc.
• Strong communication skills specifically communications with leadership, external vendors, and customer partners.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in the office; 2 days remote Sponsorship is not available #LI-LO1 #LI-HYBRID

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. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

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. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$63,300.00 - $114,300.00 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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