Privacy Manager jobs in Rochester, NY

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• Pension Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire

SUMMARY

Position Summary:
The Privacy Program Manager will partner with the Sr. Manager of the Privacy Program to ensure that the health system complies with all HIPAA, HITECH and NYS regulations related to privacy and confidentiality. He/she will provide support in the development, synchronization, revision, implementation, and maintenance of health system wide policies and procedures. The Privacy Program Manager is expected to possess advanced skills in investigative research techniques and practices along with subject matter expertise in privacy regulatory topics.

The Privacy Program Manager will oversee the investigation of reported privacy related incidents and complaints related to state and federal privacy laws and policies. He/she will use highly specialized skills in conducting Electronic Medical Record (EMR) audits to verify appropriate access and/or identify instances of non-compliance. He/she must demonstrate a high level of integrity, maturity and responsibility due to the confidential nature of the information handled. He/she will provide superior customer service by modeling the RRH core values when responding to privacy complaints and grievances.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Riedman Campus

DEPARTMENT: Privacy Program

SCHEDULE: M-F days

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information or other related field required.
• Two to five years of work experience in health information management (HIM) or related field with experience in program management and performing audits related to privacy, confidentiality, or information security.
• Required certification as CHP, CHPS or CHPC, CISA, RHIT, RHIA, or other certified privacy or security-related credentials or obtain privacy and/or security certification within 24 months of employment.
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations including but not limited to: HIPAA, HITECH, New York State PHL, etc.
• Demonstrated history of leadership, organization, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze risk based on investigative and research results, and understanding of the broader internal/external environment in order to develop and negotiate practical and creative solutions with stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the RRH Privacy Program.
• Direct and coach the Privacy Program Coordinators.
• Oversee privacy risk assessments and audits to ensure ongoing compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.
• Continuous assessing of audit results to determine Protenus case assignment, areas of focus, reporting and educational needs.
• Assist with preparing status reports and other leadership updates and collecting program metrics.
• Monitor compliance of reporting to the HHS Office for Civil Rights and New York State Attorney General regarding disclosures of PHI.
• Assist in the development of the response to all HIPAA related Office for Civil Rights investigations. Engage Legal Counsel when necessary to assist in formulation of health system response.
• Assist Legal Counsel with Privacy litigation cases.
• Work with key leaders (HIM, IT, Revenue Cycle) to design and enhance privacy practices based on audit findings and new and emerging risks to the health system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00