HIPAA Privacy & Compliance Associate

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced 

Generous paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Privacy Associate in Baltimore, MD to support the Privacy Program by ensuring adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, and Maryland privacy laws. You will work under the Privacy Officer and collaborate with stakeholders to foster data integrity and patient trust.

Responsibilities include audits, incident triage, patient rights processing, policy maintenance, vendor agreements, and documentation of compliance actions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience.
• 3+ years in healthcare compliance, medical records, or legal environments; HIPAA knowledge preferred.
• Privacy certifications preferred (e.g., CHPC).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine privacy audits to flag inappropriate access.
• Receive, document, and track suspected privacy violations; assist with corrective actions.
• Process patient rights requests under HIPAA protections.
• Maintain and promote privacy policies and training across staff.
• Review Business Associate Agreements and vendor confidentiality terms.
• Document compliance actions and assist with data breach reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve privacy issues.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Healthcare compliance

Privacy regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Privacy Associate in Baltimore, MD to support the Privacy Program by ensuring adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, and Maryland privacy laws. You will work under the Privacy Officer and collaborate with stakeholders to foster data integrity and patient trust.

Responsibilities include audits, incident triage, patient rights processing, policy maintenance, vendor agreements, and documentation of compliance actions.