Privacy Specialist jobs in Edmond, OK

Join Delta Dental of Oklahoma, the leading dental benefits provider in the State of Oklahoma.

Looking for someone that wants to make a difference.

This position will work 40 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for meeting all applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.. To meet requirements, oversee and manage, where necessary, all compliance requirements from Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA). To manage, write and maintain policies and manage the development of policies and procedures to comply with the law and various privacy regulations and best practices. To work closely with IT security by coordinating privacy with security practices and oversee the privacy portions of the annual SOC and tri-annual HIPAA audits. To manage the review, coordination, maintenance and organization of privacy agreements and requirements with third parties. Manage the preparation of responses for legal inquiries. Accountable for the management and the direction of the Compliance Department, and to assist Chief Operating and Privacy Officer in any other areas and projects, as needed.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• College degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology or other related area. Managerial experience - will consider five (5) or more years management experience instead of a degree.
• Minimum of five years work experience in the insurance industry.
• Minimum of two years experience working with HIPAA. Privacy, and/or insurance.
• Excellent analytical skills are required for interpreting best practices and requirements, comparing them to current practices, and developing a roadmap for reconfiguring processes and/or policies. Attention to detail is imperative.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Privacy rules and policies, (including but not limited to HIPAA)
• Basic knowledge of the intersection of Privacy and Security with regard to technology concerns.
• Problem Solving Skills are needed to answer internal and external inquiries, questions or problems raised by department personnel or external customers, as well as provide claims processing and benefit solutions to the needs of the customers.
• Ability to understand and work in a technologically advanced and highly-virtualized information technology environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• MBA designation.
• CIPPUS or CIPM Privacy Certification
• HIPAA Certification
• Knowledge of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
• Legal experience in a law firm or other entity.
• Knowledge of Insurance Laws.
• Experience in Operational areas of insurance company
• Experience in a Privacy and/or HIPAA related position.
• Knowledge of Privacy frameworks.