Privacy Officer

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

Provides oversight and performs privacy operations functions in the assigned affiliates/entities of Sutter Health's privacy and information security program, including activities related to the confidentiality, access, use, and disclosure of protected health information and other confidential information. Ensures adherence to applicable Federal and State regulations. Investigates and maintains documentation of privacy incidents and ensures timely reporting to patients and government entities as required by law. Develops and conducts periodic risk assessments, monitors key elements of the privacy program, and ensures implementation of education, training, and awareness programs for members of the affiliate's workforce and physicians regarding the appropriate use, disclosure, and storage of Protected Health Information and Medical Information. Will interface with all levels of staff, participate in local manager/director/administrative team meetings and provide regular program status reports to executive leadership.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: health care, information technology or related field or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
CHPC-Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance within 1 Year of hire
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

12 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
In-depth working knowledge of current HIPAA privacy regulations and other pertinent and applicable state and federal regulations related to PHI.
Knowledge of healthcare clinical operations, hospital revenue cycle systems, hospital billing & coding, and healthcare compliance issues/ requirements.
General knowledge and experience in organizational consensus building.
Extensive knowledge of healthcare business acumen with background in strategies and methodologies used to protect electronic health/medical records.
Thorough understanding of clinical data integrations and aggregation.
Must be familiar with personal computers and related software applications for presentations, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Demonstrated ability to manage a privacy program in an integrated healthcare delivery system.
Proven ability to function effectively in a dynamic multi-facility environment to affect change.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and issues from a variety of perspectives to understand the legal, clinical, and human resource impact of decisions.
Project management skills, including the ability to initiate, plan, execute, and control activities to meet requirements and timelines of regional and system-wide initiatives or projects that are frequently driven by new or changing regulations.
Demonstrated ability to present ideas and concepts effectively to management, physicians, and employees.
Proven ability to influence and change non-compliant behavior without direct line of authority.
Demonstrated ability to visualize, and to explain in lay terms, how to convert exceedingly large quantities of data into meaningful and useful information for patients, staff, clinicians and physicians.
Established managerial and organization skills required to create effective plans and strategies with the proven ability to articulate the value of these plans/strategies, assemble consensus across all levels of the organization, and lead others through change.
Established background of leadership, team building, and mentoring.
Written/verbal interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a broad and diverse group of patients, staff, and internal/external stakeholders.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

0

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $73.24 to $117.19 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.