HIPAA Administrator/Privacy Officer/Attorney job ID 47132

                            HIPAA ADMINISTRATOR/PRIVACY OFFICER (Job ID: 47132)

                                                                                   ATTORNEY

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services 

Bureau of General Counsel

Concord, NH

HIPAA ADMINISTRATOR/PRIVACY OFFICER

 Position #9U434
 

The pay range for this position is $72,930.00-$101,490.00 annually

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of General Counsel has a full-time vacancy for HIPAA Administrator/Privacy Officer.

REQUIRED:  APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.NH.GOV

SUMMARY:

Responsible for oversight and coordination of all ongoing activity related to the development, implementation and maintenance of DHHS policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws and the healthcare organization’s information privacy practices.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: JD from a recognized law school.

EXPERIENCE: Six years of experience in the practice of law, health administration or management, health information privacy or health records management. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education at the graduate level only.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing prior to the start of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access and release of information. In-depth knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security law and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide development guidance and assist in the identification, implementation and maintenance of the organization’s information privacy policies and procedures in coordination with Department management and administration, the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Legal Counsel.
• Establish and monitor a mechanism to track access to protected health information, within the purview of the organization and as required by law, and a process to allow qualified individuals to review or receive a report on such activity.
• Work cooperatively with DHHS units in overseeing patient rights to inspect, amend and restrict access to protected health information when appropriate.
• Ensure application of sanctions for failure to comply with privacy policies for all individuals in the organization’s workforce, extended workforce, and for all business associates, in cooperation with Human Resources, the Security Officer, and administration.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance. Cooperate with the Office of Civil Rights, other legal entities, and organizational officers in any compliance reviews or investigations.
• Serve as information privacy consultant to DHHS for all departments and appropriate entities. Work with organization administration and other related parties to represent the organization’s information privacy interests with external parties (state or local government bodies) who undertake to adopt or amend privacy regulations, legislation or standards.

For further information please contact Frank Nachman, Chief Legal Counsel, Frank.D.Nachman@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-271-9228.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
 

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

 See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.html

 Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement:  13.85% of pay

 Other Benefits:

o   Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o   Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o   State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o   Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o   $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o   Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

 Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://das.nh.gov/documents/hr/JobSearch/FINAL_TOTAL_COMP_STATEMENT_ISSUE.xlsx

 Want the specifics?  Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964