[Hiring] Privacy Associate @Oregon Health & Science University

Role Description

The Privacy Compliance Specialist Sr. supports the Office of the Chief Privacy Officer and is responsible for working with the OHSU community to facilitate institutional compliance and integrity with the policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to information privacy and security. The position will serve as a subject matter expert in the Privacy Office, performing tasks including:

• Advisory inquiries, projects, and risk management activities
• Timely response to requests for Information Privacy and Security inquiries
• Expert advisory on Information Privacy and Security policy requirements specific to human subject research activities
• Program support for information privacy and security policy guidance
• Tracking and monitoring privacy program risks
• Providing training, education, and outreach activities
• Conducting privacy reviews and risk evaluations
• Working with leadership to develop plans to address identified risks
• Managing assigned projects/tasks to ensure timely completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 6 years of combined experience in healthcare privacy or compliance
• At least 4 years in information privacy and security
• Certification in compliance-related field or ability to obtain certification within 12 months

Requirements

• Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to analyze information and construct action plans
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and providing guidance on regulatory rules
• Knowledge of compliance, federal and state laws, and HIPAA compliance
• Ability to communicate complicated regulations to individuals at all levels
• Proven knowledge of formal information security and privacy standards
• Experience with Epic and/or other clinical applications
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, and trustworthy

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare service discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses