Health Information Privacy Investigator

Department:

10342 Enterprise Revenue Cycle -

HIM Ops ROI Forms Completion Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8-4:30 Pay Range $33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities:

Serves as a Privacy Officer and maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and HIPAA regulations. Acts as subject matter expert for the appropriate use and disclosure of PHI in accordance with all 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. Collaborate with and follows up with various leadership to obtain the necessary information to complete investigations, runs Epic audit reports, and determines the type of privacy violation. Adheres to strict deadlines while ensuring detailed, thorough, and accurate investigation into all applicable concerns. Issues breach notifications in coordination with the Enterprise Privacy/Compliance department. Collaborates with HIM Data Integrity and other involved parties when Identity Theft/Fraud has been identified. Serves as an expert resource and educator for HIPAA and state privacy laws, provides timely guidance 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 a point person 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 Required:

None Required.

Education Required:

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.

Field of Study:

Health Information Management or other related field.

Experience Required:

3 years of experience typically gained in Health Information Management, Compliance or Privacy in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

High 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 presentations required. Proficient knowledge in the use of electronic health records, data capture technology, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and the use of virtual meeting technology.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment.

Preferred Job Requirements Preferred Education:

Preferred Certification /

License:

Preferred Experience:

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DISCLAIMER

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 Commitment to

You:

Advocate 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: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program Note:

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 Health Advocate 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care