Remote Privacy & Compliance Coordinator - Healthcare

Rural Metro Fire Department; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Privacy Legal Assistant to support the organization’s Privacy and Compliance programs, coordinating privacy activities, managing regulatory documentation, and assisting with investigations.

The role focuses on healthcare privacy, HIPAA compliance, and risk mitigation. While candidates may have legal education or attorney licensure, the position does not practice law or provide legal advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 3+ years of healthcare compliance, privacy, legal operations, risk management, regulatory affairs, or related field.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy program requirements and healthcare privacy.
• Experience with regulatory documentation, audits, and incident tracking.
• Legal licensure is not required, but a JD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Privacy program administration and policy maintenance.
• Coordinate privacy incidents, investigations, and breach documentation.
• Support privacy audits, monitoring, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare compliance logs, reports, and regulatory responses.
• Assist with contract reviews involving privacy provisions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Compliance, Legal Studies, Public Administration

Juris Doctor (JD) or active attorney license, preferred

CHC, CHP, or CIPP certifications

Job description

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Privacy Legal Assistant to support the organization’s Privacy and Compliance programs, coordinating privacy activities, managing regulatory documentation, and assisting with investigations.

The role focuses on healthcare privacy, HIPAA compliance, and risk mitigation. While candidates may have legal education or attorney licensure, the position does not practice law or provide legal advice.