Privacy Officer

Company: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Location: Somerset
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Privacy Officer for RWJBarnabas Health Medical GroupResponsible for the privacy activities of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. The Privacy Officer will identify opportunities to reduce privacy risks and establish a safer experience for our employees and patients. This position serves as a resource for providers and staff and partners with the organizational legal team. Activities include, but are not limited to privacy:

• Complaints
• Investigations
• Policies and Procedures
• Education Qualifications:Required:
  • Bachelor s Degree
  • Minimum 5 years experience with HIPAA privacy or other related healthcare field
  • Healthcare licensure/certification
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelPreferred:
    • Experience with healthcare regulatory rules and laws, preferably in the ambulatory settingPhysical Demands/Working Conditions:
      • Must be willing to travel to all practice locations in the entire State of New Jersey and possible new locations in the future.Responsibilities:
        • Investigate, document, and determine the probability of compromise for privacy investigations/grievances via complaints, corporate compliance hotline, incident reporting, Epic Data Integrity reported events, MyChart patient portal reported events, and others as reported within the Medical Group -MG
        • Knowledge of EHR navigation
        • Demonstrates and maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
        • Strong ability to work independently
        • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
        • Demonstrates awareness of cultural competence
        • Excellent writing, research, analytical, and time management skills
        • Complete privacy risk assessment, create patient notification correspondence, and document corrective action plans for confirmed privacy breaches.
        • Respond to government investigations regarding MG practices in conjunction with the System Privacy Officer.
        • Manage reporting of confirmed privacy breaches to the Office for Civil Rights annually.
        • Develop and oversee privacy sanctions log.
        • Manage, investigate, and coordinate all Protenus privacy monitoring with RWJBarnabas Health Legal Affairs, Operations, and Human Resources -HR.
        • Liaison with third-party Business Associates regarding privacy matters and investigations.
        • Facilitate patient requests to opt-out of the Health Information Exchange and/or Research Partners.
        • Manage patient requests to amend PHI per the Policy.
        • Act as a liaison with other system Privacy Officers.
        • Develop and maintain HIPAA Privacy education presentation for use within MG sites.
        • Develop articles for the MG newsletter related to privacy.
        • Attend any MG committee meeting as a representative for Privacy as needed.
        • Facilitate effective communication regarding privacy initiatives.
        • Present HIPAA Code of Conduct Education at the MG new hire orientation in collaboration with HR.
        • Supervision and oversight of the Privacy and Risk Coordinator,
        • Perform other duties as assigned
          • Leadership- leads by example, and displays a positive attitude. Established coaching skills that inspire others to execute and comply with organizational strategies.
            • High Quality of Work- dependable, accurate, thorough, and adheres to standards and safety rules, takes initiative.
            • Analytical/Problem-solving skills- identifies and resolves problems. Must be a strategic thinker.
            • Planning/organizational skills- prioritizes and plans work, must have the ability to multi-task, adaptable.
            • Collaboration and teamwork- must be capable of working with multiple parties, both internal and external. Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
            • Accountability- Possess an understanding of people and a sense of fairness and consistency. Ability to deal tactfully with colleagues, and take responsibility for their actions.
            • Time Management- Must manage time appropriately, efficiently, and effectively

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