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Westchester Medical Center Health Network · 2 months ago

Senior Privacy Program Specialist

Valhalla, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is dedicated to protecting patient information and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The Senior Privacy Specialist leads privacy risk assessments, policy development, and staff training while collaborating with various teams to maintain regulatory adherence and patient trust.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Lead advanced privacy risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect patient information and ensure regulatory compliance across the network

Develop, update, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and HIPAA manuals in alignment with current laws and best practices

Coordinate and conduct complex privacy investigations, including breach response and reporting, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with regulatory requirements

Design and deliver targeted privacy training and awareness programs for staff at all levels to promote a strong culture of privacy throughout the network

Serve as a subject-matter expert on privacy regulations, providing guidance and support to clinical, IT, legal, and compliance teams on privacy-related issues

Mentor and support junior privacy staff, fostering their professional development and ensuring consistent application of privacy policies and procedures

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement privacy safeguards within clinical and technical environments

Monitor and analyze privacy compliance trends and audit findings, recommending and supporting corrective actions as needed

Assist and support the Director of Privacy Program with planning, coordination, and execution of privacy audits across the network

Assist the Director of Privacy Program in strategic planning and implementation of network-wide privacy initiatives

Ensure documentation and reporting of privacy incidents, audit outcomes, and compliance activities for internal and external stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HIPAA compliancePrivacy risk assessmentsPrivacy policy developmentCertified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)Healthcare regulatory managementStaff trainingInvestigationsAudit complianceCollaboration

Required

3 years of experience in compliance or regulatory management in a large healthcare facility, required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, required

Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), required

Knowledgeable of HIPAA, and Federal and State regulations for hospitals and physician practices

Planning and conducting effective, confidential investigations

Preferred

Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, preferred

Company

Westchester Medical Center Health Network

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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving nearly 2.5 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles.

Founded in 1917

Valhalla, New York, US

10001+ employees