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Need a job
May 19, 2013, 04:37 PM
I was fired for a HIPAA issue. When interviewing for a job, and they ask why I am no longer employed with my last employer, what is the best possible answer I can give without being dishonest?

Wondergirl
May 19, 2013, 04:40 PM
May ask, what was the "issue"? That might affect the depth of the answers you receive.

Need a job
May 19, 2013, 04:44 PM
May ask, what was the "issue"? That might affect the depth of the answers you receive.

I was getting ready to have a medical procedure, and made a note in my own medical record that I had completed an Advance Directive. An audit was done and they saw that I had opened my own record.

Wondergirl
May 19, 2013, 04:47 PM
We have several medical professionals here, so please be patient until one or more comes online. Check back now and then to see if your question gets a response. I will track this thread and PM someone, if necessary.

joypulv
May 20, 2013, 02:30 AM
Wondergirl - you never pass on a HIPAA question, and this is more a matter of opinion anyway?
I think this situation is a bit unfair and a forgivable mistake so I wouldn't hide the truth IF ASKED. But I would say that I had left to find better opportunity. If I were an employer, I wouldn't reject your application.