Privacy Associate (Privacy Compliance Specialist, Sr)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential healthcare organization in the United States that requires a Privacy Compliance Specialist to support their Office of the Chief Privacy Officer. This senior-level role focuses on facilitating institutional compliance with information privacy and security policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines across healthcare, academic, and research missions.

You will serve as a subject matter expert in the Privacy Office, performing privacy projects implementation, privacy impact and risk assessments, facility reviews, responding to privacy-related inquiries, and assisting leadership in developing privacy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on HIPAA and other Information Privacy and Security-related federal and state laws and regulations
• Respond to requests for Information Privacy and Security inquiries with accurate and coherent guidance while maintaining compliance
• Serve as an expert advisor on Information Privacy and Security policy requirements specific to human subject research activities
• Track and monitor privacy program risks, developing and implementing strategies for mitigating identified risks
• Support Privacy program goals and projects as assigned by leadership
• Provide accurate and effective training, education, and outreach activities in line with the Privacy program's training plan
• Conduct privacy reviews including risk evaluations and facility reviews
• Work with leadership and stakeholders to develop plans to address identified risks
• Evaluate business practices in relation to current privacy policies and laws and provide recommendations on risk reduction
• Provide regulatory and policy guidance to ensure appropriate use of Epic and related systems to improve HIPAA compliance
• Manage assigned projects/tasks to ensure timely, complete, and high-quality completion
• Stay abreast of new or changing industry requirements and regulations including HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and GLBA
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 6 years of combined experience in healthcare privacy or compliance with at least 4 years in information privacy and security
• Certification in compliance-related field or ability to obtain certification within 12 months
• Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively while meeting multiple deadlines
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and providing guidance on regulatory rules and standards
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance related to information privacy and security
• Proven knowledge of formal information security and privacy standards, techniques, and methodologies
• Experience with Epic and/or other clinical applications
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree (J.D. or MHA) or specific training in information privacy and security
• Prior experience in an academic medical center setting
• Advanced proficiency with EHR systems and software
• One or more certifications: CIPP/US, CHPC, CHC, CISSP

How We Work With You

Candidates interested in this position apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communications should flow through our talent team to ensure a smooth process for everyone involved.

This is a remote position with regular work hours to be coordinated with the hiring manager.

Pay

Pay details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals of diverse ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations.