American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking a Privacy Vendor Analyst II to join our Regulatory Strategic Development (RSD) department. This position will ensure vendor and third-party compliance with respect to privacy concerns. Supports ensuring that privacy office matters are handled in a compliant and timely manner as specified by law, regulation, contractual requirements and/or management. This includes oversight of privacy concerns impacting contracts, privacy statements and notices, privacy audit activity and the tracking, presentation and management of actions required to implement changes in privacy requirements in relation to vendors and third parties. It also includes keeping management apprised of privacy matters that will impact the company.

Remote Worker Considerations

Candidates who are selected for this position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment.This remote/WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network (minimum internet download of 50 Mbps and 10 Mbps upload speed).

Responsibilities

• As directed by management and with minimal supervision, responsible for completing review of privacy related provisions in contracts and other privacy forms/processes that support the company's business in relation to vendors and third parties.
• Ensures that appropriate language to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, client contractual requirements and accreditation requirements are integrated into vendor/third-party contracts and that use of data under such arrangements is consistent with ASH product privacy statements relied on by the company for its clients and customers.
• Ensures compliant Business Associate Agreements and/or Privacy Exhibits, are included where required or appropriate in ASH contracts with vendors and third parties.
• As directed by management, assists with maintaining privacy consent and other opt-in forms and processes required for ASH's business needs related to vendors and third parties.
• Updates and completes, at the direction of management, annual and on-going assessments of vendors and third parties, including contract reviews and related template updates (e.g., Business Associate Agreements, Privacy exhibits and vendors assessments).
• As directed by management, tracks, maintains, and reports metrics about company vendor and third-party agreements to management.
• As directed by management and with minimal supervision, maintains, reviews, and develops policy, procedures, templates, and forms related to assigned Privacy Office functions.
• Assists with policy review with Policy Operations team to ensure timely review of company policies supporting assigned Privacy Office functions.
• Assists with contract templates and privacy statement reviews with Contracts and the appropriate business owners.
• Supports renewing and maintaining privacy or security accreditations and audits of privacy functions.
• Assists with regard to developing and delivering training for internal departments and staff and vendors/third parties regarding Privacy Office functions and materials.
• Presents issues to, and completes actions assigned by, the company's Privacy and Security Key Process Team (PSKPT), Vendor Oversight Workgroup, Corporate Compliance Committees and other workgroups related to Privacy Office functions.
• Provides accurate, timely and detailed reports of all assigned activities to management and conducts follow up on findings as directed by management.
• Completes all ASH University training requirements, including required regulatory trainings, as well as ad hoc trainings required by management, within required timeframes.
• Completes external trainings and certifications as required by the Privacy Officer for budgeted training/professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Health Care Administration or Policy, English, Political Science, or equivalent field required. Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Legal degree, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' legal, regulatory, or privacy compliance and/or legislative affairs experience, preferably in a health insurance environment. Experience to include analyzing and monitoring vendor contracts, performing contracts reviews, and conducting oversight of third parties for compliance with legislative/regulatory requirements related to privacy.
• Specific experience with managed care and wellness benefit programs and related business models in a regulatory and/or product development capacity helpful.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel; ability to work effectively with Westlaw, Whistic, SAI360 and other similar tools.
• Detail orientated with the ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task, and manage time.
• Strong and effective analytical and writing skills.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task, and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations, and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak, see and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within the facility. Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Work-from-home (WFH) environment.

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 848-3555 x6702.

ASH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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