Health Information Security & Privacy Director

The-Providence-Community-Health-Centers,-Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Director of Health Information Services in Providence, RI. The role leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to policies for health information privacy and access, ensuring compliant EHR operations and staff guidance.

Responsibilities include serving as security/privacy consultant, enhancing EHR privacy controls, and coordinating with management to ensure PHI/ePHI confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT certification is required.
• Two years of management experience with responsibility for policies/procedures ensuring compliance with federal, state and HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of information privacy/security laws, PHI/ePHI access and release of information.
• Knowledge of HIM, project management, and change management principles.
• Strong organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal health information security/confidentiality consultant; advise on privacy/security legislation and implement/enhance the EHR.
• Develop and implement privacy policies to ensure PHI/ePHI confidentiality, integrity, and availability; ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in development/implementation/monitoring of trading partner and business associate agreements addressing privacy/security concerns.

Skills

Privacy & security laws

Management experience

HIM principles

Project & change management

Communication & presentation

Education

RHIA or RHIT certification

Job description

The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Director of Health Information Services in Providence, RI. The role leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to policies for health information privacy and access, ensuring compliant EHR operations and staff guidance.

Responsibilities include serving as security/privacy consultant, enhancing EHR privacy controls, and coordinating with management to ensure PHI/ePHI confidentiality and regulatory compliance.