Public Records Program Analyst
Req #: 224468
Department: School of Medicine
Job Location: Hybrid Eligible
Posting Date: 7/182023
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,887 - $5,834 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
The UW School of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Public Records Program Analyst (payroll title “Compliance Analyst”) (“Analyst”).
This position is primarily responsible for supporting UW Medicine’s response to public records requests under the Washington State Public Records Act and in support of UW Medicine’s mission. The Analyst plays a critical role in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the UW Medicine public records program. The Analyst will directly report to the Public Records Program Manager (“Manager”). The Analyst will be independently responsible for duties related to UW Medicine’s compliance with the Public Records Act, including collecting, reviewing, and submitting responsive records.
UW Medicine is committed to working together to become an antiracist institution to deliver on our mission to improve the health of the public by ensuring that policies and practices address issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social and health justice. We will deliver on this commitment through our dedication to actively fostering a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can grow and thrive. With purpose and thoughtfulness, we are actively working to create a community that encourages participation and collaboration, values each individual’s unique contributions, and recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are prerequisites to excellence.
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The UW Medicine Public Records Program is part of the Clinical Business Affairs (“CBA”) Office, which is responsible for strategic, legal and business oversight for UW Medicine. The UW Medicine Public Records Program coordinates with the University of Washington Office of Public Records & Open Public Meetings to respond to all public records requests directed to UW Medicine hospitals and clinics to meet the University’s compliance obligations under the Public Records Act. UW Medicine hospitals and clinics regularly has over 30 active requests, each of which requires attentiveness to healthcare-specific exemptions, including protected health information and quality improvement information.
The Analyst is responsible for coordinating responses to public records requests. This requires regularly communicating with a variety of internal constituencies across UW Medicine, as well as the University of Washington to collect and submit records. The Analyst must anticipate concerns; provide fast, accurate, and thoughtful replies to requests, following up on action items and coordinating to meet highly sensitive deadlines. The Analyst must exercise good judgment, have a professional demeanor, and take the appropriate initiative and discretion within the scope of the position. The Analyst is expected to demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity, detail-oriented thinking, resourceful and results-oriented mindset, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.
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For more information on UW Medicine, including the UW School of Medicine, please see the UW Medicine Overview: https://depts.washington.edu/uwmmktg/uw-medicine-overview/.