What are the responsibilities and job description for the Privacy Officer / Patient Advocate position at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Privacy Officer in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
The Privacy officer serves as the designated official responsible for the organization’s Privacy Programing for the hospital, physician clinics and ambulatory surgery center. The privacy officer oversees the development, implementation maintenance and compliance with the privacy program. The Patient Advocate serves as the patient representative and facilitates the processing and resolution of complaints of patients and/or family members. Reports to the Director of Risk Management/Compliance Officer.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in healthcare-related field.
- Minimum five years’ administrative experience in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA privacy laws and regulations
Job Preferred Requirements:
- Healthcare related data collection, analysis and reporting preferred
- Master’s Degree preferred
- CHPC, CHPS or CHC certification preferred.
