The Privacy Specialist will be an integral part of the Compliance department, supporting the implementation of the Compliance program primarily by conducting privacy investigations, providing guidance on HIPAA/privacy matters and educating team members throughout the organization on HIPAA and privacy matters.

Responsibilities:

The Privacy Specialist will investigate reports of unauthorized access, use and/or disclosures of PHI, by reviewing audits of access in medical records, conducting interviews and gathering all pertinent information related to the case. The Privacy Specialist will write summaries of investigations, analyzing the facts and evidence and making consistent recommendations of disciplinary actions; will notify patients of privacy breaches in a timely manner; and maintain documentation of the investigations and patient notifications. The Privacy Specialist will provide guidance for HIPAA/privacy inquiries. In addition, the Privacy Specialist will conduct HIPAA training sessions to educate team members throughout the organization.

This position requires the candidate to manage multiple cases at one time. The employee must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and have the ability to work independently as well as part of the team. This position requires extensive written and verbal communication with all departments in the organization and individuals both in and outside of the organization.

Education:

Associates Degree Required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience performing privacy investigations

Strong understanding of HIPAA and privacy laws

Desired skills:

Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite

Professional certification in healthcare compliance (e.g., CHPC, CHC) is a plus

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

• Atlantic Mobile Health

• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

• NJ Sustainable Business

  EEO STATEMENT

  Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.