Manager of Privacy (Compliance)

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Manager of Privacy to lead the privacy and compliance program, overseeing investigations, risk assessments and regulatory monitoring while mentoring Privacy Analysts and collaborating with HR and Information Security to foster a culture of privacy and accountability.

This remote role supports qualified applicants in listed states and works with cross-functional teams to shape privacy strategies protecting patients and staff across the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent experience required.
Certification in CHC/CPHC/CHPS/CIPM within three years of hire.
Three years experience in healthcare audit, compliance and/or operations.
Two years leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
Experience in health information management preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations and monitor regulatory compliance across the organization.
Identify opportunities to enhance privacy practices and risk management.
Manage and mentor Privacy Analysts and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Help shape privacy strategies protecting patients, employees and the organization.
Assist with risk assessment, auditing, monitoring, issue resolution and regulatory compliance.
Partner with Human Resources and Information Security to foster privacy culture.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Communication

Compliance

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Certification: CHC/CPHC/CHPS/CIPM within 3 years

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Active Directory

Data warehouse technology

Hospital information systems

Data analysis/auditing tools

Job description

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

Join our Compliance team as the Manager of Privacy!

Drive and strengthen our organization’s privacy and compliance efforts by leading investigations, monitoring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities to enhance privacy practices. In this role, you will manage and mentor Privacy Analysts, partner with cross-functional teams, and help shape privacy strategies that protect our patients, employees, and organization. You will play a key role in risk assessment, auditing, monitoring, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance while collaborating closely with Human Resources and Information Security to foster a culture of privacy and accountability.

This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent experience required.
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CPHC), Certified Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) required within three (3) years of hire.
Three (3) years experience in healthcare audit, compliance and/or operations required.
Two (2) years leadership experience in a healthcare setting required.
Experience in health information management preferred.

Experience and/or training in the following preferred:

Data warehouse technology.
MS Office, SharePoint and active directory.
Hospital compliance and privacy programs, systems and processes.
Data analysis and/or auditing tools and techniques.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
Compliance - Current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards. Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional compliance periodicals, journals, technical procedures and regulations.
Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient and member information. Ability to maintain confidentiality of investigatory work limiting to need to know basis only.
Computer Literacy - Working knowledge and skill of computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and hospital information systems. Ability to efficiently collect, analyze and display statistical reports by technology.
Project management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple fast-moving projects with changing priorities, drivers, and dependencies. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of an integrated team to achieve a goal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS