Remote Privacy Compliance Strategist

American Specialty Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking a Privacy Compliance Specialist to join our Regulatory Strategic Development team. This role researches privacy issues, tracks legislative and regulatory developments, and assists management in ensuring ongoing privacy compliance across the organization.

The position is remote and requires a stable home office with reliable internet; training will be conducted remotely in a designated work area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Political Science or equivalent; Master’s in Health Care Administration, Paralegal or Legal degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience with regulatory compliance in a health care/insurance benefit administration environment, with experience in regulatory compliance research, privacy regulations and federal regulatory issues involving HIPAA, GLBA, GINA preferred.
• Experience with health insurance contracts and certificate forms and working with health plans and employer groups helpful.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong and effective analytical and writing skills.
• In-depth understanding of ASH systems, policies and procedures preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel; strong computer skills preferred; experience with Westlaw, StateNet and similar research tools desired.

Responsibilities

• Research and track privacy requirements related to laws, regulations, accreditation, and industry best practices impacting ASH’s operations.
• Monitors new privacy laws and regulations; presents findings to Privacy Office management and supports presentations to compliance committees.
• Assist Privacy Office management with compliance efforts across internal departments to complete assessments and address concerns.
• Keep Privacy Office management informed of compliance issues and deadlines; ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are met.
• Prepare responses to external audits of ASH’s privacy program and support related third-party audits.
• Assist with completion of data privacy impact assessments and resolution of risk concerns.
• Support policy and procedure management for the Privacy Office and maintain related templates and forms.
• Assist with renewing and maintaining privacy or security accreditations and with internal training.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

MS Office

Privacy regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/History/Political Science or equivalent

Master's in Health Care Administration, Paralegal or Legal degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

StateNet

Job description

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking a Privacy Compliance Specialist to join our Regulatory Strategic Development team. This role researches privacy issues, tracks legislative and regulatory developments, and assists management in ensuring ongoing privacy compliance across the organization.

The position is remote and requires a stable home office with reliable internet; training will be conducted remotely in a designated work area.