Privacy Officer

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Privacy Officer
Duties: Lead the efforts to develop, implement, and maintain a program to ensure the privacy and protection of patient and provider information in compliance with University, state, federal and international laws and regulations including the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Will work collaboratively with professionals in various University and outside organizations while providing administrative direction and leadership and managing highly complex compliance requirements. Coordinate with other HSC departments and constituencies regarding the review of practices that may impact on HSC compliance with the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Participate in periodic privacy risk assessments and internal audits of HSC policies and procedures, staff activities, and training programs; determine remediation priorities and resources necessary to address existing or potential privacy issues and problems. Collaborate with professionals in various other functions including the Office of University Counsel, IT, IT Security, Health Information Management, HR, Quality and senior management to ensure that appropriate privacy documentation and other informational materials pertaining to HSC privacy policies and legal requirements, are distributed and maintained throughout all HSC components. Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all business associate agreements to ensure that all privacy concerns, requirements, and responsibilities are addressed. Direct and ensure delivery of orientation and on-going training on privacy policies and procedures; coordinate and provide leadership in the development, implementation, and promotion of privacy awareness programs and initiatives. Prepare and present periodic and ad hoc reports on the current status and future requirements of the privacy compliance program on behalf of all HSC departments and components. Maintain and ensure currency of all records for management pertaining to HIPAA policies and procedures, Notices of Privacy Practices, and all related educational materials developed and implemented. Cooperate with the Office for Civil Rights, other legal entities, and internal officials to facilitate compliance reviews or investigations, as necessary.

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