University of California - San Diego, CA
posted about 2 months ago
The Senior Privacy Analyst position at the University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is a hybrid role that combines both onsite and remote work. Reporting directly to the Director of Privacy Compliance, this position is critical in ensuring the safeguarding of protected health information in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills. This role demands a flexible team player who can effectively prioritize multiple projects under time-sensitive deadlines and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Key responsibilities include the review, analysis, and resolution of business associate agreements and other privacy-related contract inquiries. The analyst will collaborate with various business functions to develop and implement privacy controls, ensuring continuous improvement of privacy practices and processes. This includes tracking privacy legislation, conducting research on relevant privacy laws, and managing compliance with privacy and data protection laws. The analyst will also be involved in developing privacy training and awareness campaigns to promote privacy awareness throughout the organization. In addition, the Senior Privacy Analyst will investigate and assess privacy incidents, respond to patient concerns, document findings of suspected violations, and assist with remediation efforts. The role involves using audit tools to assess compliance with privacy and security regulations, analyzing privacy data to identify trends, and preparing recommendations for business process changes to enhance privacy compliance. The analyst will participate in privacy committee meetings, advocate for compliance outcomes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the organization is informed of regulatory changes. This position offers a challenging opportunity to interface with employees and managers at various levels, requiring high standards of legal and business ethics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. The successful candidate will also support various privacy-related projects and duties as assigned.