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Investigate HIPAA privacy violations and breaches. Collect and analyzed data related to the breach and prepared breach risk assessments. Adhere to all federal and state laws regarding the Privacy and Security of protected health information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Serve as subject matter expert for Privacy. Proficient in federal and state laws regarding the Privacy and Security of protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII; Health Insurance Portability and

Provided administrative support to three Deputy Directors at TDCJ. Answered calls from the general public and clients. Maintained paper and electronic files. Prepared Excel spreadsheets and reports for the Deputy Director. Scheduled meetings, handle all mail distribution and correspondence and travel arrangements.

Responsible for investigating Medicaid privacy violations according to the Privacy and Security Rules, Health information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), and Omnibus Final Rule. Adhered to all federal and state laws regarding the Privacy and Security of protected health information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Lead and participated on Incident Response Team (IRT) on breaches. Collected and analyzed data related to the breach and prepared breach risk assessments. Proficient in federal and state laws regarding the Privacy and Security of protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Omnibus Final Rule, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Human Services Code, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Supervised 10 staff members in the day to day operations of the Medical Records Department in the areas of Coding, Release of Information, File Room, Chart Auditing, Commitments and Census. Responsible for hiring staff, staff performance improvement and staff evaluations. Oversaw quality improvement, ongoing record reviews and documentation, record retention and data integrity. Developed guidelines, policies, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors compliance in medical records management. Served as the Custodian of Records for the Hospital and handle all respects of release of information including court orders and subpoenas. Served as the HIPAA Privacy Officer for the hospital. Adhered to federal and state laws regarding medical records and release of protected health information, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Human Services Code, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission.

Received calls of child abuse and neglect; and abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the disabled and elderly. Assessed the need for intervention and severity of the allegations of abuse according to the Texas Family Code and the agency's policy and procedures. Wrote and processed reports for appropriate programs within the agency via the computer.

Responsible for the daily operations of the file room. Managed personnel and benefit files for approximately 300 employees. Maintained and updated files. Processed all new hire paperwork and submitted to payroll. Handled all employee verifications, oral and written. Processed the mail, ordered supplies, and scheduled office equipment repairs. Completed other duties as assigned.

Investigated reports of abuse and neglect of children. Conducted interviews to assess current abuse and future risk to children. Determined action to be taken to remove or lessen any immediate threat to the safety of the children. Maintained a case file on the family which included interview\​ documentation and actions taken. Responsible for additional tasks that include by not limited to testifying in court, preparing reports for court, placing children in substitute care, and referring families to other social agencies for intervention. Worked closely with law enforcement, family court, medical professionals, and other community social agencies.