Manager of University Privacy and Compliance

Kansas City University

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Overview

Kansas City University seeks a detail-oriented Manager of University Privacy and Compliance to oversee privacy, HIPAA, and insurance compliance at the Oral Health Center, lead university-wide privacy efforts, and coordinate compliance on the Joplin campus. This role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs for the university dental clinic, promoting adherence to HIPAA, privacy, Medicaid, and patient safety regulations
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related matters at the Joplin campus, coordinating efforts to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
• Lead university-wide privacy initiatives, developing strategies to protect sensitive information and promote compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations
• Be an integral member of quality assurance initiatives and processes, leading development and refinement when needed
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks and implement corrective actions as necessary, as applicable to the Clinic and the Joplin campus
• Provide training and education to staff and faculty on compliance and privacy matters, promoting awareness and understanding of relevant policies and procedures
• Collaborate with university leadership to develop and implement policies that support a culture of compliance and patient safety
• Work closely with legal, compliance, oral health center administrators, IT and HR teams to implement compliance measures
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare compliance and privacy, advising university leadership on necessary adjustments to policies and practices
• Assist in developing reports on compliance and privacy activities in coordination with the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, law, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in HIPAA and healthcare regulations
• Strong knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and regulations, including experience transferable to managing university-wide privacy initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong customer service focus, with the ability to effectively train and educate various campus groups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks
• Certification in healthcare compliance (e.g., CHC) and/or privacy (e.g., CIPP) is welcomed
  
  

To apply: https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/details/Manager-of-University-Privacy-and-Compliance_R-0002645?q=manager+privacy