In-Office Privacy & HIPAA Program Coordinator II

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life

Vacation 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Program Coordinator II (Privacy Coordinator) to ensure HIPAA compliance and oversee privacy programs in the Civil Rights Division, Richland County. This in-office role focuses on audits, policy updates, and managing Business Associates to achieve 100% compliance with federal and state laws.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and privacy/HIPAA experience; preferred candidates have contract knowledge and experience handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Privacy and HIPAA compliance reviews and/or policy preferred.
• Knowledge of contracts and Business Associate Agreements helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to ensure HIPAA privacy rule and related regulations compliance.
• Coordinate and manage Business Associates and compliance reviews, communicating deadlines and progress.
• Update privacy and HIPAA policies annually and ensure alignment with federal/state laws.
• Draft and implement privacy-related policies and procedures for the Office of Civil Rights & Privacy.
• Maintain multiple complex project timelines and ensure timely responses and follow-ups.
• Drive compliance initiatives and assist in updating agency contracts involving PII/PHI.

Skills

Privacy compliance

HIPAA knowledge

Policy drafting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Program Coordinator II (Privacy Coordinator) to ensure HIPAA compliance and oversee privacy programs in the Civil Rights Division, Richland County. This in-office role focuses on audits, policy updates, and managing Business Associates to achieve 100% compliance with federal and state laws.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and privacy/HIPAA experience; preferred candidates have contract knowledge and experience handling