We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CA, *CO, FL, *HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, *WA, WI and WY only).

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

Functions as the primary resource, in support of the HIPAA Privacy Official, for researching, evaluating, coordinating, and addressing beneficiary requests for individual rights provided by privacy regulations and government contracts.

Education and Experience

Required:

High school degree or G.E.D. equivalent U.S. Citizenship Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation 4 years administrative experience Preferred:

Associate degree in Business Management Basic understanding of HIPAA Privacy regulations Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

Key Responsibilities

Process and resolve HIPAA Privacy Requests and HIPAA Complaints. Receives, analyzes and processes HIPAA Privacy requests and HIPAA complaints. Prepares course of action for HIPAA Privacy Official review and approval when necessary. Prepares analysis of inadvertent disclosures to determine a breach of PHI occurred. Prepares required correspondence. Updates tracking database to document reported inadvertent disclosures, restriction requests, and HIPAA Privacy complaints. Ensures prompt response is made to HIPAA requests. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports for internal management purposes and government requirements. Maintains policy and procedures documents and desk procedures relating to TriWest's handling of requests for information or complaints under HIPAA regulations. Coordinates required records management for HIPAA Privacy compliance by maintaining filing system in line with established records management policies and procedures.

Actively works to expand HIPAA knowledge and interpret company policies and procedures, developing approaches for compilation of information, analysis, and reaching appropriate conclusions for HIPAA Privacy responses to inquiries from Veterans Affairs or from Veterans themselves. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Coaching / Training / Mentoring: Actively foster actions required for desired business outcomes through ongoing constructive feedback. Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate. Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications. Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required. Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions. Leadership: Successfully manage different styles of employees; provide clear direction and effective coaching. Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented. Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound jud ment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues. Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

Regular and reliable attendance Availability to work non-regular hours as necessary Extensive computer work with long periods of sitting

Annual base salary for Colorado, Hawaii, Washington D.C. and Washington State residents: $56,000- $72,000 depending on experience