HIPAA Security Analyst at Vitalant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description

Join Vitalant as a HIPAA Security Analyst and contribute to our mission of saving and improving lives. In this vital role at our Hemophilia Center, you'll take a risk-based approach to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare information systems and data. By safeguarding sensitive patient information, you'll help us provide life-transforming care while upholding the trust and security our mission depends on. If you're passionate about making a difference and protecting what matters most, we'd love to have you on our team.

What to Expect

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401K + 5% company match


• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year


• Free basic life and AD&D insurance


• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance


• Paid time off


• Employee Resource Groups


• Recognition and perks

• Establish, manage, and enforce Security Rule safeguards and any subsequent rules issued by OCR, ONC, FDA, NIST, CISA, and other regulatory bodies.


• Integrate information security and HIPAA compliance with the Hemophilia Center's business strategies and requirements.


• Address access controls, business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response as part of assigned duties.


• Coordinate security awareness efforts, including staff training, in collaboration with the CISO and HIPAA Privacy Officer.


• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and audits for covered entity operations, Business Associates, and third parties.


• Investigate information security incidents and data breaches while implementing measures to prevent and contain future occurrences.


• Participate in the HIPAA governance committee to maintain consistent HIPAA compliance across the organization.


• Facilitate collaboration between the Hemophilia Center, the CISO, and the HIPAA Privacy Officer .

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

• Bachelor's degree in health information management, information technology, cybersecurity or equivalent combination of education and experience required.


• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Security Rule and application state and federal security and privacy legislation required.


• Knowledge of the HIPAA privacy rule required.

• Security certification (e.g., GIAC, CISSP) in security management from a nationally recognized organization preferred.


• Certification as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or equivalent preferred.

• Five years of related experience required.


• Experience in information security concepts, standards, and best practice required.


• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance required.


• Three years' information security experience in a regulated environment, healthcare preferred.

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.


• Must be able to communicate complex and technical concepts in layperson's terms.


• Must be comfortable working with minimal supervision and employing informal leadership and emotional intelligence skills to achieve goals and objectives.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.


• Effective oral and written business communication skills.


• Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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