Health Information Privacy Investigator

Department10342 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - HIM Ops ROI Forms CompletionStatusFull timeBenefits EligibleYesHours Per Week40Schedule Details/Additional InformationM-F 8-4:30Pay Range$33.05 - $49.60Major ResponsibilitiesServes as a Privacy Officer andmaintainsup-to-date knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and HIPAA regulations.Acts as subject matter expert for theappropriate useand disclosure of PHIin accordance withall laws, regulations, policies, and other applicable guidelines. Provides advice and feedback to Advocate Health leaders on privacy-related questions and policies.Facilitates and coordinates privacy-related complaints and ensures thorough investigations in partnership with Department Leadership, Privacy-Compliance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Patient Portal Support, and other parties involved to respond to HIPAA concerns and issues. Submits completed investigation documentation to the Privacy-Compliance department.Collaboratewith andfollowsup with various leadership to obtain the necessary information to complete investigations,runsEpic audit reports, anddeterminesthe type of privacy violation. Adheres to strict deadlines while ensuring detailed, thorough, andaccurateinvestigation into all applicable concerns. Issuesbreachnotifications in coordination with the Enterprise Privacy/Compliance department.Collaborates with HIM Data Integrity and other involved parties when Identity Theft/Fraud has beenidentified.Serves as an expert resource and educator for HIPAA and state privacy laws, providestimelyguidance and support, and collaborates with leaders and team members across the region to help ensure compliant practices involving the use of PHI.Educates diverse audiences through presentations at leadership meetings as well as 1:1 and small-group educational opportunities.Serves as apointperson for privacy-related issues at meetings and within work teams and communicates information appropriately to leadership.Attends quarterly Department meetings to report Privacy Statistics.Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification RequiredNone Required.Education RequiredAssociate’s degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting. Field of Study: Health Information Management orotherrelatedfield.Experience Required3years of experience typically gained in Health Information Management, Compliance or Privacy in a healthcare setting.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredHigh attention to detail.Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA Privacy laws and ability to put them into practice.Ability to effectively investigate and resolve problems using critical thinking consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.Excellent verbal, listening, presentation, and written communication skills. Experience developing and sharing information through presentationsrequired.Proficient knowledge in the use of electronic health records, data capture technology, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Accessand the use of virtual meeting technology.Physical Requirements And Working ConditionsThis position requires travel, therefore,willbe exposed to weather and road conditions.Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.Exposed to a normal office environment.Preferred Job RequirementsPreferred Education:Preferred ExperiencePreferred Certification / License:Preferred Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesDISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.Our CommitmenttoYouAdvocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits And MorePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate HealthAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.Facilitates privacy investigations for issues and potential concerns involving the appropriate use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Performs required privacy education, training, and reporting for Privacy and Compliance PHI use and disclosure topics, acting in partnership with the Privacy-Compliance department.