Health System Privacy Officer

ABOUT THE JOB

The System Privacy Officer serves as the leader of the healthcare privacy program, overseeing HIPAA compliance, privacy investigations, audits, training, and risk mitigation efforts across a complex academic healthcare environment. This role provides strategic guidance on privacy regulations and serves as a trusted advisor to operational and executive leaders, ensuring patient information is protected while supporting organizational goals. The position also manages a team of four privacy professionals and collaborates with stakeholders across the health system, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and health information exchange programs.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the ideal candidate brings extensive healthcare privacy and HIPAA experience, preferably within a healthcare system, along with strong leadership, analytical, and relationship-building skills. Success in this role requires the ability to foster collaboration, influence stakeholders, and balance regulatory compliance with operational needs. During the first 90 days, the individual will focus on building relationships, assessing the current privacy program, learning organizational processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Long-term priorities include strengthening privacy initiatives, enhancing proactive auditing and monitoring efforts, and serving as a strategic partner to leaders throughout the organization.

Shift : Exempt Employee – Standard Day Shift

Department : Compliance Compensation :

· Base Pay Range: $145,808 - $237,848 per year, based on experience

· Moving Allowance: Negotiable

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.

Qualifications

• Leads the healthcare privacy program and HIPAA compliance across an academic health system
• Manages a team of four privacy professionals
• Partners with the School of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions and health information exchange programs