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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Assistant Privacy Officer to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Assistant Privacy Officer (132)
Fresno, CA

Under the direction of the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, the Assistant Privacy Officer is a leadership position overseeing and administering the Privacy Program. The position is responsible for the ongoing planning, development and implementation of Kings View’s agency-wide Privacy Program. The Assistant Privacy Officer performs a variety of duties to ensure Kings View’s 30+ service programs comply with state and federal privacy laws, government regulations, internal policies and procedures, and contractual obligations. This position interfaces with senior and mid-management staff as well , psychiatrists and administrative staff to ensure clients’ legal privacy rights are protected while simultaneously building strong, collaborative relationships with the Programs.

How will I contribute

Develop the annual and 5-year strategic Privacy Program Plan.
Identify the need for, develop, update, distribute, train on and implement privacy policies and procedures.
Monitor and ensure timely compliance with changes in privacy law.
Plan and implement monitoring activities, privacy audits, and risk assessments to identify and correct non-compliance with privacy regulations that safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Plan and implement ongoing privacy education and training for all programs including developing training materials, giving in-person presentations, and monitoring completion of mandated training.
Facilitate, and promote activities to foster privacy awareness across the organization.
Lead the coordinated response with Programs to response to records requests, subpoenas and courts orders for records and/or court appearance.
Lead the response to reported privacy incidents including conducting formal investigations, completing breach risk assessment, preparing a formal written report of findings and recommendations, and ensure breaches are reported in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Act as a resource for privacy-related inquiries and provide guidance to staff at all levels and the public.
Represent the Privacy Program on the Leadership Team.
Research, analyze, and prepare written reports for senior management.
Review Kings View vendor contracts and advise as re privacy obligations including determining if a BAA or QSO Agreement is required.
Analyze and determine program privacy requirements and collaborate with program management to develop and implement procedures to comply with the identified requirements.
Act as the main point of contact and technical expert for external entities including oversight agencies and contractors regarding Kings View’s privacy policies and practices.
Remain current about changes in state and federal privacy laws and regulations. including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, LPS.
Other duties and projects as assigned

What I bring

Master Degree in Healthcare, law, healthcare administration, regulatory compliance, or related
4+ years of experience working as a health care privacy professional. Experience writing policy, program management, and evaluating privacy compliance matters to identify operational issues and recommend and implement strategies to resolve compliance problems.
Knowledge and application of federal and state healthcare privacy laws and regulations including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Lanterman-Petris-Short- Act ( W & I 5328)
Strong computer skills – MS Office (excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to effectively manage multiple projects within specified timeframes. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Writing skills including policy, audit, and investigation reports.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that foster cooperative compliance. Self-starter with a can do-attitude, ability to work independently, and adapt to changing business needs.
Experience working as a behavioral health privacy professional in a clinical environment Preferred

The Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k plan
Vacation time
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement Program up to $500 per year
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal
Serving the underserved community
A sense of purpose

Who We Are

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.