EHR Security Coordinator

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Electronic Health Record (EHR)
IT Security
CISSP
HIPAA
HITECH
CISM
NIST 800-53
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Incident Management
Health Care

Job Details

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced EHR Security Coordinator to oversee and ensure the security of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. This role involves managing access controls, performing risk assessments, conducting security audits, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and manage EHR access controls and role-based permissions (RBAC)

  • Conduct security audits and risk assessments (NIST 800-53, HIPAA, SSA, IRS Pub 1075)

  • Develop and update security policies and incident response plans

  • Collaborate with IT, clinical, and compliance teams on security strategies

  • Stay current on EHR security threats and recommend improvements

Required Skills:

  • 5 7 years of IT security experience (healthcare preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, meaningful use, and RBAC

  • Experience with risk management, vulnerability assessments, and policy updates

  • Familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, networking, firewalls, and encryption

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, HCISPP) preferred

Additional Info:

  • May require occasional travel

  • On-call availability for incident response

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