An Ethics Compliance Manager tracks employer compliance with ethical standards in addition to laws and regulations. Creates company policies, reviews departmental functions and protocol, follows developments in law and regulations affecting the industry and evolving ethical standards related to public regulations and industry practice.
The Privacy Officer is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's Privacy Program, ensuring compliance with
HIPAA, HITECH, 42 CFR
Part 2, and other applicable state and federal regulations. This role manages privacy risk, breach response, and regulatory reporting while promoting a culture of confidentiality and compliance.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and lead the Privacy Program and maintain Privacy-related policies and procedures. Facilitate the investigation of privacy incidents and manage breach notifications. Conduct risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the Privacy Program, identify areas of improvement, and ensure compliance with both internal policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Analyze metrics and identify trends to help drive continuous improvement in the Privacy Program. Develop, implement, and lead Privacy-related training initiatives in collaboration with internal departments and track Staff compliance. Manage regulatory reporting and ensure audit readiness. Oversee Client Rights and Privacy Practices Mature processes and serve as privacy subject matter expert on cross-functional governance committees. Collaborate with Compliance, IT, HR, Legal, Training, and Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
education: Bachelor's Degree in related field is required Master's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
3 + years of healthcare, healthcare privacy or compliance experience.
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
Communication Decision Making Engagement Initiative and Accountability Interpersonal Learning Organizational Alignment Quality of Work
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, OCR, and 42 CFR Part 2. Knowledge of investigative procedures, internal audit processes, evidence handling, documentation standards, and root-cause analysis. Technical proficiency in relevant reporting systems, Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and policy management frameworks. Ability to partner with Legal, HR, Security, Operations, Compliance, and other internal departments to ensure organizational and regulatory alignment.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or other relevant health compliance certifications (e.g., Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance - CHPC) preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the "safety-sensitive" classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
