Privacy Analyst at Datavant Juneau, AK

Privacy Analyst Job at Datavant, Juneau, AK Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavants bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare. Role Summary Under the direction of the Vice President of Provider Privacy, the Privacy Analyst will be responsible for investigating and determining the nature of reported HIPAA incidents, analyzing the root cause, recommending mitigation and corrective actions, and providing guidance on privacy and compliance best practices to minimize future risk. You will also communicate regularly with Datavant's Provider Operations team and healthcare provider customers. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about healthcare privacy, excels at process development, and can translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end investigation of reported HIPAA incidents, determining scope, impact, and required remediation steps. Follow, refine, and maintain standardized investigation protocols to ensure consistent, thorough incident response. Track incidents from identification through resolution, maintaining comprehensive documentation. Analyze patterns across incidents to identify systemic issues and opportunities for process improvement. Conduct root cause analysis for privacy incidents and implement corrective action plans. Develop, document, and maintain privacy-related standard operating procedures and policies as needed. Identify and recommend technology and process improvements to prevent recurring incidents. Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of privacy controls and remediation efforts. Draft clear incident notifications to affected healthcare organizations, and prepare correspondence for impacted individuals and regulatory bodies as needed. Prepare comprehensive incident summaries and root cause analyses. Document privacy decisions and rationales to support compliance requirements. Collaborate to develop privacy educational materials to improve privacy awareness and compliance enterprise-wide. Partner with operations, customer service, legal, and security/IT teams to address privacy concerns. Provide timely, accurate guidance on information release in accordance with regulations. Stay current on evolving privacy requirements and industry best practices. Recommend targeted mitigation and corrective action based on identified gaps. Participate in privacy-focused professional development opportunities. Contribute to the development of privacy training materials and awareness campaigns. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Strong knowledge of and experience with HIPAA, privacy, and security compliance. Exceptional writing, grammar, and communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy in all work products. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and investigations concurrently. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Demonstrated experience investigating privacy incidents and implementing remediation plans. Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and collaborate across teams. Desired Qualifications Degree or experience in health information management. 4+ years' work experience in the field of Health Information Management or a related field. Experience with healthcare data systems and privacy compliance tools. Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CHPS, CHPC, CHC, CIPP/US. Experience conducting investigations, including interviews and records review. Basic understanding of release of information business operations. Additional Information Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services. The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is $77,000-$85,000 USD. To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, and/or religion. This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. A link to the EEO commitment statement and educational resources is available. We can only see aggregate responses from voluntary demographic questions. Responding is optional and will not affect your application or hiring process. Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. For more information about how we use your data, please review our Privacy Policy. Job Tags: Work experience placement, Work at office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Comunidade Metodista