Privacy Officer Job at Latino Memphis (Towson)

Job Description

Under the authority of the IT Department and the Administrative Division, the Privacy Officer will be responsible for implementation and keeping up to date the organizational data privacy policies in accordance with federal and state laws. The role will manage the overall privacy strategy, monitor, audit, and document compliance and ensure staff are adequately trained and following written policies and procedures. In the event of a breach of privacy, oversee the review, reporting, documentation and mitigation of the incident as per relevant legal obligations. This role will also serve as a project lead, working closely with staff through review and compliance tasks to address gaps in organizational privacy compliance. It will work closely with the organization's security officer to ensure alignment and effectiveness.

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement corporate privacy policies and procedures
Provide training and guidance to staff regarding data privacy
Elaborate the list of training courses/content needed for the staff working under the various health components of WR’s HIPAA/HITECH hybrid framework
Conduct regular and ongoing privacy risk assessments and legal-compliance reviews using WR’s risk assessment systems and cycles, evaluating compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations
Identify potential areas of privacy vulnerability and risk
Develop corrective action plans to be approved for resolution of problematic issues and guidance for risk mitigation
Collaborate with the Security Officer to ensure protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI) in compliance with both federal and state law, and where necessary define steps to mitigate any identified risks
Investigate and track privacy incidents as they arise, reporting inappropriate access and/or disclosure of protected health information according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH privacy rules
Coordinate, convene and report progress to and recommendations for changes to the internal intradepartmental Privacy Decision Group
Keep abreast of the changing landscape of privacy laws and best practices, updating the relevant policies and procedures and communicating these changes accordingly
Monitor and compliance follow-up with staff for the documentation platform for detailed documentation of staff training, and other privacy compliance requirements for staff working in roles where HIPAA compliance is required
Collaborate with diverse teams across departments and functions
Demonstrate success in setting goals and objectives, managing to outcomes, and developing and using data to inform continuous improvement and decision making
Professional, collaborative approach that is solution oriented
demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to escalate concerns through appropriate chains of command
Coordinate and move forward all activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures covering privacy and access to patient health information (PHI/ePHI) for hybrid entities in accordance with federal and state laws and the organization’s information privacy practices

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Five years of experience in compliance, privacy role, or equivalent experience is required
At least two years of experience as a Privacy Officer in a nonprofit organization under a hybrid entity framework to implement HIPAA/HITECH rules just to the designated covered health and business associate components of the hybrid entity
Ability and willingness to cultivate, engage with internal and external partners and to promote and achieve organizational strategic outcomes
Subject matter expert on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the protection of private and confidential information
Have a highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Sound business judgment on handling sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work in diverse settings

Nice to have

Experience in a multi-program sector nonprofit where only a small percentage of the programs or activities are covered health components of the entity
Familiar with behavioral health practices is preferred

What we offer

competitive benefits package
employee discount program
Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

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