Privacy Officer

Salina Regional Health Center • Salina, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, oversight, and ongoing management of the hospital’s HIPAA Privacy Program.
• Ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH Act, and all state privacy laws.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for privacy-related inquiries, complaints, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborating with HIM, IT Security, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, and clinical departments to protect patient information and promote a culture of privacy across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level