Sr. Privacy Associate

This exciting, very visible role supports a health system's Privacy Program by leading HIPAA privacy training, audits, monitoring, and investigations to protect patient information and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.ResponsibilitiesConduct HIPAA privacy training, audits/rounding, and electronic medical record activity monitoring; review FairWarning reports and investigate questionable access.Serve as a HIPAA privacy resource for the workforce by providing guidance on privacy policies/procedures and supporting compliance across departments and clinics.Lead privacy investigations (including in-person interviews) and manage corrective action plans; maintain investigation documentation and databases in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.Monitor and interpret changes in HIPAA and related privacy regulations; research guidance and develop reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and intranet content to support the Privacy Program.Partner with key stakeholders (Privacy Officer, Compliance, HR, Legal/CISO, Risk Management, and committees) on risk assessments, breach mitigation and notifications, governance reporting, and program improvements.Requirements3–5+ years of privacy-related experience in a healthcare or regulatory setting (and at least 3 years in a healthcare environment); ability to manage and prioritize high-volume work independently.Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data/trends, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.Working knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality (state/federal privacy laws preferred) and electronic medical records systems (EPIC preferred); proficient with Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) and excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; high integrity and discretion with sensitive information.Relevant privacy/compliance certifications preferred (CHPC, CIPP, or CIPM).Compensation $95,000 - $130,000