Senior Privacy and Compliance Analyst

AccentCare - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Privacy and Compliance Analyst at AccentCare plays a crucial role in enhancing and maintaining the HIPAA Compliance program. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to assess policies, design training, conduct investigations, and perform related analytics. The Analyst will also prepare reports for leadership and the Compliance Committee, ensuring effective communication and compliance across all business lines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the enhancement and maintenance of the HIPAA Compliance program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess policies and design training.
• Conduct investigations and perform related analytics.
• Prepare and present reports to leadership and the Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with operational leadership and staff.
• Participate in various compliance projects and initiatives.
• Assist the Privacy Officer with the administration of the HIPAA Privacy Program.
• Serve as a HIPAA subject matter expert for the Compliance Department.
• Partner with the CISO and IT Security team as appropriate.
• Review, update, and enhance AccentCare's privacy programs.
• Coordinate with Privacy Officer Designees to review and investigate reported disclosures of protected information.
• Document all investigations in accordance with department standards.
• Develop and oversee appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver data privacy training for various audiences.
• Conduct compliance investigations, assessments, and reviews as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Health Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of compliance, internal audit, or related field experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience conducting investigations and HIPAA assessments.
• HIM or privacy/compliance certification preferred.
• Understanding of HIPAA and healthcare privacy and security requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company store credit for AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees