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All remote work must be completed in the United States. The contractor

may be required to come onsite in Raleigh, NC or to different healthcare

facilities, as requested / needed for meetings. Candidate must work EST

business hours .

Our

direct client has an opening for a Security Engineer w / Healthcare Exp position

750759. This position is for 12+ months, with option of

extension, and will be worked remote – contractor may be required to be on-site

in Raleigh, NC, as requested / needed for meetings. Candidate must work EST

business hours.

If

you are interested, please submit the following :

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Below

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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