Privacy Analyst, Enterprise Privacy Office, Supporting Optum Care - Remote - Remote Eligible

Optum Privacy Analyst

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

The Optum Privacy Analyst is responsible for investigating potential Privacy issues primarily within Optum Care - the physician practice market of Optum. The Investigator will assess the initial allegations; ascertain and interview witnesses; review all applicable documents, including all applicable policy or regulatory/legal requirements in place; will assess the facts pursuant to HIPAA, state and federal law; conduct a risk assessment of the matter/determine merit, and log and track written summaries at the conclusion of the investigation into Optum's Privacy Incident Management database.

This individual will often work with Legal and business leadership throughout the course of investigations and will also interact with other UHG Enterprise Privacy partners, as well as periodically work with Human Capital and Enterprise Information Security.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Analyst will also provide overall privacy program support for a region of physician practices that meets internal and external standards for effective HIPAA requirements within assigned markets including:

• Develop/maintain product, regulatory, and operational knowledge for assigned businesses - with particular focus on regulatory requirements for privacy
• Oversee remediation and corrective action plans, resulting from audits, investigations, privacy reviews, and self-identified issues
• Develop, manage and implement a privacy plan for specific provider risks (Authorizations, mobile devices, Individual rights, and Notice of Privacy Practices)
• Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness program, including administration of new hire and annual training modules and delivery of privacy awareness messages (posters, emails, newsletters, etc.) for the assigned markets and businesses
• Oversee and review operational privacy policy and procedure development as needed and draft policies, checklists and other guidance for our businesses as appropriate
• Providing guidance to the business in writing and verbally in order for the company to ensure compliance with privacy regulations

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following categories: Privacy /Investigations/ Legal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Information Privacy Professional or other certifications
• HIPAA and healthcare privacy knowledge
• Familiarity with laws and regulations in the healthcare space

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.