Leading Virginia hospital seeks a Juris Doctorate to serve as their Privacy Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the protection of private and confidential information.
• Collaborate with the Vice President Chief Compliance Officer, the Privacy Officer manages the Privacy Program
• Develop, implement, and maintain Privacy policies and procedures, investigate and track privacy incidents and reporting inappropriate access and/or disclosure of protected health information according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and applicable state/federal laws.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and conduct privacy risk assessments and independent legal-compliance reviews to evaluate compliance with all applicable state and/or federal regulations and the hospital’s privacy policies.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor adherence to privacy standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and education to staff on privacy practices, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding patient information.
• Respond to privacy-related inquiries and complaints from patients, staff, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Five years of experience in healthcare compliance, privacy role, or equivalent experience
• Five years of experience in compliance and privacy regulations is
• Experience with electronic medical records software
• Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) or Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) to be obtained within 24 months.

Please email resume to:
Joshua Albucker
Senior Vice President
NOOR Staffing Group
646-492-5653
jalbucker@noorstaffing.com