PSO IT Security Specialist

NC DHHS - Privacy and Security Office (PSO) requiring services of an Electronic Health Record System  IT Security lead to assist DSOHF.

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 :

Incident Response & Risk Management :

Collaboration & Coordination :

Continuous Improvement :

Qualifications : Education :

Experience :

Skills :

Working Conditions :

Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Ability to manage security incidents and respond to them efficiently.

Required

Years

Risk Management - must be able to Identify gaps through risk management, and assist in the development of mitigation strategies.

Required

Years

5-7 years of experience in IT security, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Required

Years

Experience updating privacy and security policies based on gaps found through an assessment process.

Required

Years

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

Required

Years

Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC), identity management, and data encryption as it relates to healthcare information systems.

Required

Years

Proficient in healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA, HITECH, and meaningful use.

Required

Years

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Required

Years

Experience documenting vulnerability assessment results in a accurate, clear, actionable, and available way to appropriate personnel

Required

Years

Familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security.

Required

Years

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

Required

Years