HIPAA Compliance Auditor

Job description

Description :
The HIPAA Compliance Auditor ensures McLeod Health adheres to HIPAA regulations by conducting audits, evaluating policies, and mitigating compliance risks.
Responsibilities :
• Conduct Privacy Audits. Conduct routine, targeted, and risk-based HIPAA privacy audits and monitoring activities, including reviews of workforce access, privacy practices, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Policy and Procedure Assessment. Review privacy-related policies and procedures to evaluate effectiveness, regulatory alignment, and operational compliance. Recommend enhancements based on audit findings and identified risks.
• Compliance Monitoring & Walkthroughs – Conduct facility walkthroughs and operational reviews to assess compliance with privacy policies and identify risks involving PHI.
• Corrective Action & Follow-Up. Track identified deficiencies, corrective actions, and remediation activities through completion.
• Education and Communication. Provide guidance and education to workforce members regarding HIPAA privacy requirements and identified compliance concerns.
• Reporting and Documentation. Maintain accurate audit and investigation records and prepare reports, metrics and trend analysis for the HIPAA Privacy Administrator and leadership.
• Audit Program Development. Monitor changes in HIPAA regulations, enforcement trends, and industry best practices to enhance audit methodologies, risk assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Professionalism. Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with McLeod Health’s Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Collaboration. Work collaboratively with others across the organization to help resolve deficiencies when opportunities are identified.

Ideal Skills and Qualifications :
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, as well as federal and state healthcare laws
• Competence in performing audits, producing reports, and formulating remediation / mitigation plans
• Analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High ethical standards to handle sensitive PHI and confidential information responsibly

Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business-related discipline or a high school diploma and equivalent experience.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Healthcare auditing experience preferred.