City / State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview : Overview
The HIPAA Privacy Analyst investigates potential privacy breaches and noncompliance with Sentara HIPAA policies. The analyst is responsible for implementing and administering all aspects of Sentara's Privacy policies and procedures and helping to ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, Information Blocking and other federal and state mandated privacy requirements. Participates in other duties as necessary or as assigned.
- In-depth knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules, the HITECH Act, Information Blocking Rules and state data breach laws and regulations required.
- strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required, with the ability to collaborate with all levels within the organization.
- Excellent customer service, analytical, and investigative skills required.
- High level of initiative, self-direction, emotional intelligence, accountability, and confidentiality required.
- Working knowledge of the HIPAA Security Rule beneficial.
- Experience in auditing, investigating and processing regulatory violations, as well as conducting investigative interviews strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's Level DegreeCertification / Licensure
No specific certification or licensure requirementsExperience
2 years minimum Privacy AnalystInvestigative experienceHIPAA Privacy knowledgeHITECH Act knowledgeInformation Blocking Rules knowledgeKnowledge of state data breach laws and regulations requiredAbility to be agile / work in a fast pace, working with case files, good detective skills / reasoningPrior working experience of Insurance ClaimsAbility to triage a customer service call, confident customer service skillsPosition is hybrid, but a more flexible work schedule will be consideredBenefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k / 403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance - $5,250 / year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down - $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states :
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