Senior Advisor | HIPAA Privacy Manager (Finance)
The HIPAA Privacy Manager will report to the AVP, Claims Risk & Compliance and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, and related federal/state privacy statutes within the Claims division. This role is preferrably based in our Jersey City, NJ global headquarters which has a flexible hybrid work model. There is a chance the role can be offered remote, depending on selected candidate's location within the U.S.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position
- Manage the Claims division's compliance with HIPAA regulations and other regulations governing the handling of protected health information.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the division's HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Research and stay updated on HIPAA regulations and related federal/state statutes, regulations, and standards
- Prepare and conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and present findings to Privacy Officer.
- Review business associate agreements and maintain business associate agreement inventory.
- Participate in meetings and respond to inquiries to advise employees on HIPAA regulations and appropriate application to specific operations.
- Initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to foster a culture of privacy compliance within the Claims division.
- Develop and provide training and education to employees on HIPAA compliance and data privacy best practices.
- Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure PHI is protected across systems.
- Establish, implement, and improve Claims Risk & Compliance team processes and procedures, as well as optimizing and automating such processes and procedures to maximize efficiency, as directed.
- Work closely with other staff within the Claims Risk & Compliance team, as well as throughout the division, to participate in process improvements.
- Ability to navigate challenging legal and corporate environments and anticipate legal concerns.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in healthcare administration, law, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare compliance, or combination of experience in healthcare law and other compliance, with demonstrated experience implementing HIPAA compliance programs and procedures.
- Deep understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, and related state privacy statutes and regulations.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Curious and enthusiastic.
- Driven to optimize processes and create efficiencies without sacrificing quality.
- Possesses a high degree of integrity.
Preferred Qualifications, Experience, Skills
- Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA).
- Relevant certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader (CHISL), Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHCP), Certified Information Privacy Professional US (CIPP/US), or other.
- Have experience operating as both an individual contributor and manager
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About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
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