HIPAA Privacy Officer

Experience: 12+ Years

Visa: EAD, L2, E2, TN, USC

Job Description
We are seeking a HIPAA Privacy Officer to oversee and maintain compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations and healthcare data protection requirements. The candidate will be responsible for developing privacy policies, conducting risk assessments, managing privacy incidents, and ensuring the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
Conduct privacy risk assessments and compliance audits.
Investigate privacy incidents and coordinate breach response activities.
Deliver HIPAA privacy training and awareness programs.
Review vendor compliance and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
Work with Legal, Compliance, Security, and IT teams on privacy initiatives.
Maintain documentation and support regulatory audits.

Required Skills
Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and PHI protection.
Experience with privacy risk assessments and compliance audits.
Knowledge of healthcare privacy and data protection requirements.
Incident investigation and breach management experience.
Policy development and compliance monitoring.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications
CIPP/US
CIPM
CHPS
CHC

Preferred Industry Experience
Healthcare Providers
Hospitals
Health Insurance Organizations
Healthcare Technology Companies