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may be asked to attend on-site meetings in Raleigh, NC, if needed. All

work (including remote work) must be conducted in the United States.

Candidate must work EST business hours.

Our

direct client has an opening for a Sr IT Security Specialists w / Healthcare Exp

position #

765748. This position is for 12+ months, with option of

extension, and will be worked remote. Candidate may be asked to attend

on-site meetings in Raleigh, NC, if needed. Candidate must work EST

business hours.

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you are interested, please submit the following :

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is the job description – Resumes due ASAP –

Description :

The EHR Security Coordinator

is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the security of the organization's

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This role involves managing access

controls, conducting security audits, developing security policies, and ensuring

compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and HITECH. The EHR

Security Coordinator will work closely with IT, clinical, and compliance teams

to secure patient data and protect the integrity of the EHR system.

Key Responsibilities :

Security Management &

Compliance :

• Ensure the EHR system is

secure and compliant with federal, state, and organizational security policies,

including HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable regulations.

• Monitor and enforce the

appropriate use of EHR access controls, ensuring that users have the correct

level of access based on their roles.

• Conduct regular security

audits of the EHR system, identifying and mitigating risks or vulnerabilities.

• Develop and maintain

security policies, procedures, and guidelines specific to the EHR environment.

• Coordinate with the

stakeholders to implement and maintain security tools, such as firewalls,

intrusion detection / prevention systems, and encryption mechanisms, as

applicable to the EHR system.

Access Controls & User

Management :

• Oversee user provisioning

and de-provisioning, ensuring appropriate access to the system for all

employees and contractors.

• Manage and audit role-based

access controls (RBAC) for the system, ensuring that users have the correct

level of access for their duties

• Ensure that system logs and

user access records are maintained for auditing purposes, and work with

internal audit teams to ensure compliance.

Incident Response & Risk

Management :

• Respond to and investigate

security incidents related to the EHR system, ensuring timely resolution and

proper reporting to relevant stakeholders.

• Perform risk assessments on

new modules or integrations within the EHR, identifying potential security

vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate with clinical,

IT, and legal teams on breach notification processes in compliance with

regulatory requirements.

Collaboration &

Coordination :

• Collaborate with the EHR

implementation and optimization teams to ensure that security measures are

integrated into the deployment of new features, updates, and third-party

applications.

• Work closely with other

members of the IT security team to ensure alignment between EHR security and

overall organizational cybersecurity strategies.

• Participate in governance

and compliance meetings, offering insights and reports on EHR security.

Continuous Improvement :

• Stay informed about

emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices related to EHR

systems.

• Recommend improvements and

optimizations to the EHR security environment based on industry trends and

emerging threats.

Qualifications : Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in

information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

• Security Certifications

(e.g., CISSP, CISM, HCISPP) are highly desirable.

Experience :

• 3-5 years of experience in

IT security, preferably within the healthcare industry.

• Prior experience with EHR

systems is preferred.

• Experience with HIPAA

compliance, healthcare IT security audits, and risk management.

• Knowledge of role-based

access control (RBAC), identity management, and data encryption as it relates

to healthcare information systems.

Skills :

• Strong understanding of EHR

systems.

• Proficient in healthcare

regulations and standards, including HIPAA, HITECH, and meaningful use.

• Excellent problem-solving

and analytical skills.

• Strong communication

skills, capable of working across departments and with clinical teams.

• Ability to manage security

incidents and respond to them efficiently.

• Familiarity with healthcare

IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security.

Working Conditions :

• May require occasional

travel to different healthcare facilities within the organization.

• On-call availability for

security incidents.

Required / Desired Skills :

Ability to manage security

incidents and respond to them efficiently. - Required - 7 Years

Risk Management - must be

able to Identify gaps through risk management, and assist in the development of

mitigation strategies. - Required - 7 Years

5-7 years of experience in IT

security, preferably within the healthcare industry. - Required - 7 Years

Experience updating privacy

and security policies based on gaps found through an assessment process. -

Required - 7 Years

Experience Performing risk

assessments based on NIST 800-53 Rev 4. HIPAA, SSA and IRS Pub 1075. -

Required - 7 Years

Knowledge of role-based

access control (RBAC), identity management, and data encryption as it relates

to healthcare information systems. - Required - 7 Years

Proficient in healthcare

regulations and standards, including HIPAA, HITECH, and meaningful use. -

Required - 7 Years

Excellent problem-solving and

analytical skills. - Required - 7 Years

Experience documenting

vulnerability assessment results in a accurate, clear, actionable, and

available way to appropriate personnel - Required - 7 Years

Familiarity with healthcare

IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security. -

Required - 7 Years

Strong communication skills,

capable of working across departments and with clinical teams. - Required - 7

Years

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