Chief Privacy Officer
Healthcare
Michigan (Hybrid Opportunity – relocation package available)
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to join a large, expanding and complex organization as an enterprise-wide leader of their HIPAA Privacy Compliance Program
• You will be part of leading a well-established and high-functioning compliance and privacy program with full support at executive level and an established culture of compliance and ethics across the organization
• Nationally ranked system, recently named one of the ‘World’s Best Specialized Hospitals’ and ‘Best and Brightest Company to Work For’
• One of the largest and most prestigious medical, research and educational institutions in the country with ground-breaking medical and technological advancements
• Flexible working structure with opportunity for hybrid work as needed
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, managing a team of eleven, you will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, implementation, and oversight of the HIPAA / Privacy Compliance Program
• Ensuring adherence to the requirements and guidance set forth by various regulatory authorities including, but not limited to, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Inspector General (OIG), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Integrate privacy compliance into day-to-day operations and enable increased operational ownership of compliance-related risks; continually acquire and update personal knowledge regarding regulatory changes impacting the health system and new systems or businesses acquired by the health system
• Conduct data analytics and develop targeted metrics related to the HIPAA program and envision and lead the technology strategy for the program
• Standardize risk-based compliance reporting to ensure the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Leadership and compliance committees are informed of risks to the operation and progress of compliance efforts
• Monitor the performance of the program on a continuing basis, taking steps to improve effectiveness
• Select, train, motivate, supervise, coach, mentor and develop members of the HIPAA Compliance Program
• Manage focused operational, functional, and/or business strategies and activities; assist in planning, prioritizing and/or directing the work/responsibilities of teams/colleagues
• Contribute to and/or establish operational, functional, and/or business plans that have short- to long-term impact on the HIPAA / Privacy Program
• This position will provide reports, information, metrics, and recommendations directly to leadership and the Compliance Committee of the Hospital Board
• Develop and monitor compliance-related policies, procedures, and standards designed to identify, prevent, and detect illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Oversee and facilitate the HIPAA / Privacy workplan and audit plan and implementation of reportable, reliable, and responsive metrics
• Develop and provide education, training, and communications designed for a diverse workforce
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure appropriate enforcement of standards and disciplinary guidelines for identified violations, while fostering a ‘speak-up’ culture free from retaliation
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
• Significant experience as a HIPAA / Privacy professional from a complex healthcare system with a strong preference for Academic Medical Center exposure
• Experience leading a compliance team in a healthcare system as well as providing reports to executives, committees and Board members
Application process for Chief Privacy Officer:
Qualified professionals should submit a resume to Steve Harrison at: steve@conselium.com
