HIPAA Privacy Officer

Posting Number: S07114P

Job Description:
The UT Dallas Office of Institutional
Compliance (OIC) is currently hiring a HIPAA Privacy Officer to join our team. The HIPAA Privacy Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the University’s HIPAA privacy program; serves as the primary institutional resource on the privacy of protected health information
(PHI); and guides the HIPAA Support functional area within OIC.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this position ensures compliance with applicable
federal and state regulations governing PHI, advances privacy-related policy and operational practices, and
partners with academic, research, clinical, and administrative units to support compliant operations and mitigate privacy risk. The role
coordinates closely with the Office of Legal Affairs on legal matters and with the Office of Information Security on data protection and
incident response.

Position Information

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Anticipated Salary Range: $107,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications.
• Successful candidates must meet the
  minimum requirements for education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Education and
Experience: Bachelor’s degree. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, or a
related regulatory field, with a focus on privacy, data protection, and applicable federal and state regulations; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies (required knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
  analyze complex data, identify patterns and trends, make data-driven decisions, interpret regulations, and translate requirements into
  effective and practical operational solutions.
• Communication and Interpersonal: Strong written and verbal
  communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, legal teams, and external agencies and to foster collaboration,
  build partnerships, and achieve shared objectives.
• Organization and Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop
  strategies and objectives; prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively; ensure accuracy in documentation and data; follow established
  procedures; and consistently deliver timely, high-quality work.
• Position Specific:
  • In-depth knowledge of
    the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules and related healthcare privacy and data protection
    frameworks, with the ability to stay current on regulatory changes.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and
    requirements.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively work with vendors, business associates, and other entities
    handling healthcare data.
  • Demonstrated high ethical standards and sound judgment in protecting privacy and data security.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and applying federal and state regulations and organizational policies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
    Suite (or similar tools) and experience reporting statistical data.
  
  
• Professionalism: Demonstrated
  integrity, sound judgment, and discretion. Ability to maintain confidentiality, treat others with respect and consideration, take
  accountability for actions, and follow through on commitments.

Note: All applicants are required to
submit a resume and a cover letter demonstrating how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, required competencies (knowledge,
skills, and abilities), and preferred qualifications..

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