Associate HIPAA Privacy & Data Security Director

Privia Health

2d•$118,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Privacy Officer and in close collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer, the Associate Privacy & Data Security Director will assist with maintaining an effective privacy and data security program, including, but not limited to providing consultative services on privacy and patient confidentiality issues, developing and reviewing policies and procedures, and oversee the privacy and data security program.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge in HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, applicable state Privacy statutes and regulations, NIST Cybersecurity framework, 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices, PCI, and SOX
Working knowledge of medical group operation processes
Ability to detect deficiencies in processes and determine needs to improve outcomes
5+ years of general healthcare privacy and security compliance experience with knowledge of medical group operations and physician services
5+ years of experience in regulatory research and knowledge of federal, state healthcare privacy and security requirements

Nice To Haves

HIPAA Privacy Officer or Security Officer experience preferred
Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) or other relevant certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates, facilitates, and promotes activities to foster a culture of privacy and data security compliance within Privia
Provides guidance and direction on HIPAA Privacy and Security rules and other applicable federal and state health care privacy laws
Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for personally identifiable data, including, but not limited to managing user access, enforcing least-privilege principles, and maintaining system audit logs
Periodically reviews and proposes revisions to Privia’s Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures and guidance materials to facilitate compliance with new privacy or cybersecurity-related laws/regulations or changes to existing federal, state, and local privacy or cybersecurity rules and regulations
Collaborates with the CPO and CISO on the development of privacy and security training modules
Assists ongoing privacy and security compliance monitoring and auditing activities, including staff awareness programs on phishing, ransomware, and insider threats
In collaboration with the CPO and CISO, supports investigations of privacy and security incidents, breach risk assessments, and reporting to affected individuals and, when needed, HHS-OCR or other applicable agencies
Maintains rapport with all business units to facilitate spirit of collaboration
Collaborates with Information Security including conducting and reviewing security risk assessments to facilitate the implementation of effective mitigation of identified risks
Assists with the implementation and management of PCI-DSS standards and SOX controls
Other duties as assigned