Patient Data Request Specialist

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

 

About the role: 
Boston Scientific is looking for a Patient Data Request Specialist to join the legal department as part of its growing Global Privacy Team, supporting its wholly owned subsidiary Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostic Services, LLC.  Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostic Services is part of Boston Scientific’s Cardiac Solutions portfolio and provides remote diagnostic products and services to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment for patient’s burdened with cardiac issues. This role provides you with the opportunity to be a key contributor at a leading innovative medical device company while working on diverse privacy and data protection matters related to HIPAA-regulated data. Your day will primarily include processing patient and third-party medical record requests. Additionally, you may also support other important aspects of the Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostic Services patient privacy program, including employee training and awareness, and assisting on privacy risk assessments and audits.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing incoming patient and third-party requests for medical records, including obtaining appropriate authorization for release forms, and fulfilling and documenting the requests.
• Supporting updates to HIPAA policies, procedures and training.
• Supporting legal counsel in implementing and managing a variety of privacy projects which may include aiding counsel in any potential privacy incident investigations. 
• Monitoring the Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostic Services Privacy mailbox and voicemail queue. Assisting on HIPAA-related audits and risk assessments.
• Interacting professionally with patients, internal business stakeholders and other individuals.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare privacy and project management/administration.
• Proven skills in the following:
  • Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office and Adobe software).
• Ability to prioritize, adapt and work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic global work environment under limited supervision.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources and present it in a meaningful and concise way.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in privacy and data protection (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CHPC).
• Interest in and fundamental understanding of privacy laws, including HIPAA and other applicable U.S. privacy laws (federal and state).
• Have a notary certificate.

 

Requisition ID: 577093

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

 

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

 

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