What are the responsibilities and job description for the Privacy Associate position at Luminis Health?
Privacy Associate | Luminis Health
Join our dynamic team at Luminis Health and play a crucial role in ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information. As a Privacy Associate, you will contribute to maintaining our high standards of compliance with federal and state laws, including HIPAA and PIPA. Enjoy a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of safeguarding vital information.
Position Objective:
- Support the ongoing effort to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of business and personally identifiable information, including protected health information (PHI).
Essential Job Duties:
Audit and Compliance:
- Run predetermined security audit reports and identify possible violations.
- Receive, review, and respond to patient requests for restrictions and accounting of disclosures.
- Conduct privacy rounds at various Luminis Health locations to assess compliance.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of privacy issues and trends.
Investigation and Reporting:
- Document the investigation process and outcomes for potential privacy violations.
- Ensure timely reporting of privacy breaches to the Privacy Officer.
- Support large-scale breach incident notifications and report to the Department of Health and Human Services as required.
Training and Consultation:
- Assist with developing staff education on privacy-related matters.
- Provide technical advice and support to other departments on privacy issues.
- Prepare reports for the Luminis Health Privacy Committee.
Administrative:
- Manage the intake and tracking of privacy requests.
- Maintain the Privacy Office department page on the intranet.
- Participate in departmental and other meetings as requested.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of experience in privacy.
- Associate degree or higher in a health-related field, Health Information Technology, Health Information Management, Legal, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in federal and state healthcare rules and regulations, particularly HIPAA, MODPA, and MPIPA.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research, analytical, and time management skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Professional certification in privacy (e.g., CHPC, CHPS, CIPP, HCISPP) preferred.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
- Able to view a monitor screen for extended periods.
- Able to lift 10-20 lbs unassisted.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination for various tasks.
- Ability to travel between locations as needed.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work extended hours if necessary.
Mental Demands:
- Must function in a highly stressful environment.
- Responsible for problem-solving situations.
- Able to make independent decisions using sound judgment.
- Competent and confident in interpreting requests from internal customers.
- Able to handle stressful, emergent, and dynamic work situations while managing multiple tasks.
Disclaimer:
- The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Supervisors may assign other duties as necessary.
About Luminis Health:
Luminis Health, a newly integrated health system formed in 2019, serves residents of Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Calvert County, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Comprised of Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), Doctors Community Medical Center (DCMC), J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center, and Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise (LHCE), the health system includes 635 licensed beds, more than 6,400 employees, 1,800 medical staff and 1,300 volunteers. The new health system includes more entry points for coordinated care across the region, improved access to care close to home, enhanced quality and improved health outcomes. LHCE is comprised of multi-specialty practice groups, ambulatory sites and clinics, physician practices and clinical service lines.
Luminis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
