at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Health Care Administrator I (Privacy Analyst) - Health Information Management Privacy Office
Health Care Administrator I (Privacy Analyst) - Health Information Management Privacy Office
Hiring Department: Health Information Management
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024863
Posting Close Date: 7/26/2024
Position Number: CF1809
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
UI Health is seeking a Healthcare Administrator I (Privacy Analyst) to join our Health Information Management Department/Privacy Office. This role provides support to the Privacy Program at UI Hospital. The individual in this position will assist the Privacy Office administration with privacy audits, investigations, complaints, requests, and inquiries. The Privacy Analyst will prepare reports and analysis of Privacy Office activities for internal and external reporting. It will serve as the lead auditor of access to ePHI and participate in risk assessment activities for HIPAA Privacy at UI Hospital.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and conduct audits of access to the electronic health record (EHR), analyze results, and identify possible instances of inappropriate access or use of the EHR.
Administer an enterprise-wide application capable of auditing access to applications processing ePHI.
Design and implement databases using Microsoft Access and other database tools. Develop the means to create automated reports that provide metrics of operational effectiveness.
Act as an expert in managing patient health information/medical records, administering computer information systems, collecting, and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminology.
Conduct data analysis to determine trending of privacy risks.
Process and follow up on requests for amendments to medical records, requests for accounting of disclosures and restrictions, requests for MyChart proxy access and requests for opt-out from health information exchanges. Prepare and send privacy forms to patients as needed.
Assist in the development of privacy communications to promote awareness to all hospital and clinic users.
Participate in the HIPAA Privacy risk assessments by collecting and reporting information using checklist, surveys, etc.
Assist with investigations on privacy and Red Flag Rule complaints at the hospital and clinics.
Interact with all levels of an organization - clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems - that employ patient data in decision-making and everyday operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. Any one or any combination, that equals 3 years (36 months) of the following types of preparation--
A. college course work leading to a major in hospital administration, health administration, or business administration, or similar area of study
Associate Degree (60... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
