Assistant Director, HIPAA Privacy Compliance

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1597P

Home Org Name

Office of Audit-Compliance-Privacy

Division Name

Executive Vice President

Position Title

Assistant Director, HIPAA Privacy Compliance

Job Class Code

KC10

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Institutional Compliance & Privacy, the Assistant Director – HIPAA Privacy, oversees, coordinates, and assesses compliance activities, including HIPAA, HITECH, privacy, and general compliance for all four divisions of the University (Auburn University Main Campus, Auburn University at Montgomery, Auburn Cooperative Extension System, and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station). Auburn University is a Hybrid HIPAA Entity.
Auburn University is an R1, Land Grant institution with $255 million in research expenditures in 2020 and enrolls approximately 32,000 students, in twelve colleges: Agriculture; Architecture, Design & Construction; Engineering; Education; Forestry and Wildlife Sciences; Human Sciences; Liberal Arts; Nursing; Pharmacy; Sciences and Mathematics; Business; and Veterinary Medicine. U.S. News and World Report ranks Auburn as a top 50 public university. Auburn University at Montgomery enrolls nearly 7,000 students and is recognized as one of the best Regional Universities in the Southern U.S.

At Auburn, our work changes lives. Learn more about Auburn’s impact, as well as generous employee benefits and opportunities by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical centers.

Essential Functions

· Development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the University privacy programs related to HIPAA, HITECH, and related healthcare privacy laws
· Participates in compliance review and assessments of HIPAA -covered entities to determine whether required documentation and training is being performed in an accurate and timely fashion
· Conducts compliance testing in accordance with federal guidelines. Assists in developing and revising documentation to comply with federal standards such as forms, notices, and agreements
· Provides advice to the Office of the General Counsel, Procurement, University Leadership, and covered entities in various matters having legal ramifications dealing with healthcare privacy compliance
· Reviews Business Associate Agreements, software vendor contracts that deal with healthcare information, healthcare affiliation agreements, and informs the Institutional Review Board on matters pertaining to the use of personally identifiable information
· Stays informed on relevant laws and regulations that pertain to healthcare and the University

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Field of Study

Years of Experience

6

Area of Experience

Experience in regulatory or healthcare privacy and compliance to include compliance testing, contract management, and risk assessment

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of complex federal, state, administrative, and local laws and regulations regarding HIPAA, HITECH, healthcare privacy, and general privacy and security. Knowledge of legal contracts and the ability to comprehend, interpret, and draw relevant conclusions from such contracts. Ability to review and improve existing operations and procedures. Knowledge of higher education compliance issues. Advanced understanding of general compliance and monitoring methodologies. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effective present information before a diverse community and a wide range of constituencies.

Minimum Technology Skills

Knowledge of computerized information systems used in compliance applications

Minimum License and Certifications

Certification in healthcare privacy compliance ( CHPC ) or the ability to obtain within 12 (twelve) months of date of hire

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience working within a university research or academic medical center compliance office, or a healthcare organization with significant university research contracts, is highly preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Grade

38

Salary Range

$78,900 - $131,600

Job Category

Legal

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

04/20/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/29016
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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2. * Do you have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of six (6) years' experience in regulatory or healthcare privacy and compliance to include compliance testing, contract management, and risk assessment?
   • Yes
   • No