DIRECTOR HIM PRIVACY OFFICER

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Job description

Responsibilities

West Henderson Hospital is currently under construction and is expected to open in late 2024. When it does it will be the seventh acute care hospital in The Valley Health System. It will be located at the southwest corner of Raiders Parkway and St. Rose Parkway, near the Las Vegas Raiders' headquarters. When the hospital opens it will feature:

• 150 beds
• A 37-bay emergency department
• Surgical suites including heart and hybrid suites.
• Endoscopy suites
• Cardiac catheterization labs
• An electrophysiology lab to treat heart rhythm disorders
• An interventional radiology/special procedures lab to treat neurological disorders.
• Inpatient nursing care units.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating and following up on all activities in the Health
Information Management Department. Serves as the Facility Privacy Officer (FPO) and is responsible for the
development and implementation of the VHS Privacy & Security Policies/Procedures for the Facility; oversees
compliance with the Privacy Rule including the implementation and oversight of the HIPAA Privacy program at their
Facility.

Qualifications

Shift: FULL TIME DAYS

Education:

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management or related field
recommended.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years experience in a Health Information Management Department;
previous supervisory experience preferred. Prefer an applicant with formal training and
knowledge of the Privacy Rule and HIPAA Privacy program.

Technical Skills:

Computer proficiency to include exposure to an electronic medical record (EMR); voice
recognition system; demonstrated proficiency in the utilization of Microsoft Office applications
to include, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.

License/Certification:

RHIA or RHIT; in lieu of certification will accept an applicant currently enrolled in an accredited
program with an anticipated date of completion; meets qualifications to apply and sit for the
RHIT or RHIA examination upon successful completion of accredited program.

Other:
Demonstrated knowledge of HIM procedures.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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