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Module 06 Assignment - HIM Careers with a Compliance Focus
PART 1 - Compliance Job Titles and Descriptions
In the table below, you are provided with five (5) general, compliance-focused job descriptions; each describes the job's primary function. Complete the table by filling-in the Compliance Job Title (from the list below) that best fits the description.
· HIPAA Security Officer
· Compliance Officer
· Risk Manager
· Quality Improvement Director
· HIPAA Privacy Officer
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Leads and directs activities that provide more efficient and streamlined workflow in hospital environment. Presents results of ongoing efforts and measures within the hospital. Collaborates with clinical leaders to develop strategic plans for healthcare improvement functions.
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Oversees all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation and maintenance of the organization privacy policies in accordance with federal and state laws. Investigates privacy complaints and executes corrective actions.
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Oversees the compliance program. Independently evaluates compliance issues and concerns within organization. Ensures organization is in compliance with rules and regulations of regulatory agencies and with company policies and procedures.
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Responsible for ongoing management of information security policies and procedures and the technical system in order to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information systems in the organization.
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Manages potential risk within the facility. This includes creating and implementing policies that improve both patient care and employee safety. Works with hospital legal counsel in situations of medical malpractice and workers compensation claims.
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Part 2 - Compliance Job Opportunities
The Internet offers a variety of job-search websites. Included among them are: Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, Indeed.com as well as AHIMA.org.
1. Use job-search websites to locate current postings for compliance-focused job titles like (or similar to) those listed in the table below.
2. Locate job postings that have at minimum these two pieces of information:
a. minimum education requirements
b. minimum work experience
3. Record the information requested for each in the table below.
Note: While the exact title for jobs may vary from organization to organization, it is very likely that there will be employment opportunities across the country. It is also important to note that not all facilities have each of these job titles. Depending on the structure and size of a facility, some positions may be combined with others -- meaning that one person functions in more than one capacity. Other facilities may hire external consultants to staff some of these positions. Remember that both education and experience are considerations for any professional HIM position.
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Education Required |
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Location of Job (City, State) |
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HIPAA Security Officer /Director
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Compliance Officer /Manager
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Risk Management Manager /Director
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Quality Improvement Director
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HIPAA Privacy Officer /Director
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