Privacy Program Coordinator

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8895 Compliance Program Provides technical, administrative and educational support for privacy-related initiatives and actions of Kaweah Health and to help ensure that regulatory requirements are met for an effective Compliance Program as related to privacy. QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification Required: Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) from the Health Care Compliance Association or commitment to obtain certification within eighteen months. Education Required: Associate degree with an emphasis in healthcare, accounting, or business or in a closely related field. Preferred: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in healthcare, accounting, business or in a closely related field or equivalent experience Experience Required: At least five years hospital privacy, auditing, or compliance experience. Preferred: Two years in health care leadership JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Independently performs internal privacy investigations and audits throughout Kaweah Health, including compiling detailed reports with recommendations for submission to relevant Kaweah Health committees and the Board of Directors. Assists with the development of Management’s Action Plans related to identified privacy issues, monitors corrective actions, and completes appropriate follow-up work to ensure Management's Action Plans are completed within the established time frames and accomplish the identified goals related to achieving compliance with privacy laws and regulations. Manages Kaweah Health’s Privacy Monitoring tool, optimizes efficiencies, and tracks capabilities, as necessary. Works with department managers and Human Resources to investigate potential breaches, conduct discovery meetings, and reach resolution on privacy issues. Maintains the Compliance Department’s Privacy Statement of Concern Log and documents issues, findings and corrective actions taken towards issue resolution. Prepares and submits breach reports to federal and state agencies and notifies affected patients, when required. Provides support to other departments as it relates to development of monitoring tools and protocols for privacy-related functions. Assists the in oversight of HIPAA Privacy Rule and California State privacy law compliance. Independently performs and prepares written reports on privacy and regulatory audits and presents reports to leaders in the involved areas and relevant Kaweah Health committees. Prepares and presents training materials and education on privacy and regulatory topics. Assists in the review, oversight, and education of non-employees’ accessing the Kaweah Health medical record system. Researches regulations, monitors new laws, keeps fully abreast and informed of compliance, privacy, and HIPAA related topics and assists with evaluation of potential risk areas and issues. Demonstrates ability to independently manage privacy related projects from initiation through completion to help ensure Kaweah Health maintains privacy compliance. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served and work area assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $29.01 -$43.52 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.