Lead Privacy Specialist

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Reports directly to the Deputy Information Privacy Officer (DIPO) or the Manager Information Privacy Services. The Lead Privacy Specialist will support the mission of the Henry Ford Health Information Privacy & Security Office's (IPSO) Privacy Compliance Program to effectively prevent and/or detect violations of HIPAA, HITECH and other State, Federal, and International laws, regulations and Henry Ford Health policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. In addition, the Lead Privacy Specialist serves the privacy team and / or line of business lead for daily operations, investigations, and breach response activities. This position requires professional discretion due to the highly sensitive nature of work performed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree required. Five (5) or more years of experience in Privacy and/or Compliance or equivalent experience in Quality, Audit, Human Resources, HIM, Provider or Customer Relations or other related work. Healthcare experience required. Working knowledge of privacy laws (i.e., HIPAA, HITECH, GLB, etc.), access and release of information. Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively in written and oral format, along with the ability to think analytically and solve problems as required. Experience in investigative techniques and ability to investigate complex privacy issues. Must have the experience or the ability to work effectively in a large, geographically diverse system. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: CHPC or J.D. - Required.