Health Care Privacy and Security Officer - County of Sonoma

Starting salary up to $76.08/hour ($158,788/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

The Health Care Privacy and Security Officer is an integral position that will direct and administer DHS's comprehensive Health Care Privacy, Security, and Records Management Program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In addition, they will:

Serve as a subject-matter expert on state and federal privacy and security laws, advise leadership, managers, and staff on complex privacy and security issues

Oversee program monitoring, auditing, and risk assessment activities, in order to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure program compliance

Manage and update county-wide policies and procedures related to the security, use, access, disclosure, and integrity of protected health information

Provide privacy and security related training to managers and staff

Provide technical assistance to HIPAA-regulated subcontractors

Investigate and respond to privacy and security incidents, including complaints regarding health information privacy violations

Administer privacy and security risk management strategies, including security risk assessments and process evaluations

Directly supervise staff members in the Privacy and Security unit

Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 8/20/24