$52–$56k

Position Overview

 

This Quality Control Inspector will support the mission of the Assistant Chief of Staff Directorate at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). This position supports the Privacy Compliance Office.

Job Duties

The contracted Quality Control Inspector will provide the following services and in strict compliance with standing orders and protocols set forth by the MTF to include, but will not necessarily be limited to the following: Assist Department with a wide variety of administrative/office services and functions essential to the operation and direction of the Privacy Compliance Department, including but not limited to, answering the phone, directing inquiries, filing and all incoming/outgoing correspondence and mailings for the Department. Contractor serves as HIPAA Assistant and provides advice and guidance to the Clinic Managers, Department Training Officers/Managers, and other Representatives on the best approach to ensure users are compliant with training in accordance with governing Regulations and Directives. Contractor collaborates with the HIPAA Privacy Officer in conducting ongoing training throughout the Command. Contractor accesses the Military Health System (MHS) Learn system to assists users in completing their required training, resets passwords, and credits users with completion of training upon government approval. Contractor shall be an active member of the Environment of Care (EOC) Team. Contractor works independently or with other team members to perform mock audits/surveys within the Command and its assets along with representatives from various departments. Contractor evaluates the respective department’s compliance with rules and regulations established by the Joint Commission, HIPAA, and the Privacy Act of 1974. Contractor documents and reports all findings to the EOC Team Lead, Deputy and/or Department Head (reports have visibility at the Board of Director’s level). Contractor provides advice to Clinical Managers, Department Training Officers and other representatives chosen by the department on the best approach to ensure employees receive the best advice to carry out their duties and remain in compliance with applicable regulations and laws. While conducting audits, Contractor emphasizes the importance of preventing HIPAA breaches or mitigating HIPAA breaches or violations, and making sure the HIPAA training is completed according to the applicable regulations and laws. Contractor is responsible for the maintenance and posting of WRNMMC Monthly HIPAA Newsletter. In doing so, the Contractor must perform extensive research of the latest HIPAA/Privacy current events from many sources and extract information for inclusions in WRNMMC monthly HIPAA Newsletters. Contractor is responsible for gathering, compiling, and filing Confidentiality Agreements from various offices throughout the Command to establish an accurate accountability of compliance with the DMHRSi monthly database against the MHS Learn System. Contractor serves as a contact for the shredding contracted services for the destruction of documents containing Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) throughout the Command. Contractor maintains all Business Associate Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, Requests for Amendment(s) or Expungement(s) and HIPAA Complaint files, ensuring they are filed and readily available upon request. Contractor is appointed by the Department Head to be the Department Training Officer (DTO) and the Safety Officer for the Department. In the role of the DTO, Contractor assists the Department Head in developing, implementing, and evaluating department/service orientation for new staff members. Contractor assesses ongoing training/education needs, provide training opportunities that will enhance staff development and supervises the maintenance of the training records. Contractor shall make certain timely submission of accident reports in accordance with safety directives from higher headquarters. Contractor shall verify safe practices and safe physical standards are incorporated in all regulations, directives and standing operating procedures of the department. Contractor ensures a continuous, vigorous effort toward the prevention of accidents is a part of all operations and activities of the department. Conduct periodic safety inspections within the department to ensure compliance with all pertinent safety regulations and makes on the spot corrections of unsafe acts. Inspect departmental equipment daily for safety compliance and performance. Inspect electrical cords to make certain they are serviceable with no frayed areas or exposed wires. Inspect electrical plugs and outlets to ensure they are grounded