PRIVACY OFFICER

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. seeks a Privacy Officer to lead the HIPAA Privacy Program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH Act, and state privacy laws. The role interfaces with HIM, IT Security, Risk Management, Legal, and clinical teams to safeguard patient information.

The successful candidate will oversee privacy investigations, disclosures, and regulatory reporting, while promoting a culture of privacy across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Science or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in Health Information Management, Compliance, Risk Management, Release of Information or Patient Access/Quality.
• Experience with HIPAA regulations and investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee the hospital's HIPAA Privacy Program.
• Serve as primary point of contact for privacy inquiries, complaints and investigations.
• Collaborate with HIM, IT Security, Risk Management, Legal and clinical departments to protect patient information.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Privacy governance

Regulatory investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Science or related field

Job description

The Privacy Officer is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and ongoing management of the hospital’s HIPAA Privacy Program. This role ensures compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH Act, and all state privacy laws. The Privacy Officer serves as the primary point of contact for privacy-related inquiries, complaints, investigations, and regulatory reporting. The Privacy Officer works collaboratively with HIM, IT Security, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, and clinical departments to protect patient information and promote a culture of privacy across the organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Science or related field preferred

Three years of experience in Health Information Management, Compliance, Risk Management, Release of Information or Patient Access/Quality

Experience with HIPAA regulations and investigations preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

Certification or agreement to complete: HCCA (Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance) RHIT/RHIA from AHIMA or Certified in Healthcare Privacy & Security from AHIMA

Schedule-Shift-Hours Full Time - Day Shift - M-F 8-5