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Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Summary:
The System Privacy Officer serves as the designated Privacy Officer for Penn Highlands Healthcare and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise privacy program across all hospitals, physician practices, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice, and affiliated entities. They System Privacy Officer ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, applicable Pennsylvania privacy laws, the 42 CFR Part 2 regulations when applicable, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and other federal and state privacy regulations. The position provides strategic leadership for protecting patient information while supporting high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and appropriate information sharing throughout the health system.
Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Health Information Management, Nursing, Business Administration, Information Systems, Compliance or related field.
- Minimum three to five years of progressive healthcare privacy, compliance, health information management, legal, auditing, or regulatory experience; minimum 1 year of leadership experience; Extensive knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy regulations; experience conducting privacy investigations; experience working within integrated healthcare systems; strong analytical and communication skills; Excellent judgement and decision-making ability, ability to analyze complex regulatory issues, strong leadership skills, ability to maintain confidentiality; experience presenting to executive leadership and governing boards
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), RHIA or RHIT, Experience with Cerner Millennium electronic health record, experience supporting multi-hospital health systems
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation
- Shift Differential
- Professional Development
- Supportive and Experienced Peers
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of introductory period
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
- Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellness Programs
Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Summary:
The System Privacy Officer serves as the designated Privacy Officer for Penn Highlands Healthcare and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise privacy program across all hospitals, physician practices, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice, and affiliated entities. They System Privacy Officer ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, applicable Pennsylvania privacy laws, the 42 CFR Part 2 regulations when applicable, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and other federal and state privacy regulations. The position provides strategic leadership for protecting patient information while supporting high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and appropriate information sharing throughout the health system.
Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Health Information Management, Nursing, Business Administration, Information Systems, Compliance or related field.
- Minimum three to five years of progressive healthcare privacy, compliance, health information management, legal, auditing, or regulatory experience; minimum 1 year of leadership experience; Extensive knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy regulations; experience conducting privacy investigations; experience working within integrated healthcare systems; strong analytical and communication skills; Excellent judgement and decision-making ability, ability to analyze complex regulatory issues, strong leadership skills, ability to maintain confidentiality; experience presenting to executive leadership and governing boards
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), RHIA or RHIT, Experience with Cerner Millennium electronic health record, experience supporting multi-hospital health systems
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation
- Shift Differential
- Professional Development
- Supportive and Experienced Peers
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of introductory period
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
- Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellness Programs
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in privacy officer jobs.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, or other applicable privacy regulations
- Experience developing and implementing privacy policies and programs
- CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT certification from the IAPP
- Bachelor's degree in law, information technology, compliance, or a related field
- Ability to conduct privacy impact assessments and data mapping exercises
- Experience managing vendor contracts, data processing agreements, and breach response
Tips for Your Privacy Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each regulation
Hiring managers scan for the specific frameworks you know. If the posting names HIPAA, CCPA, or GDPR, those exact terms need to appear in your work history alongside the outcomes you drove, not just a generic list of compliance skills.
Certify before you apply to senior roles
Many director-level and CPO postings screen for CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT credentials before the first call. If you're targeting senior openings without a certification, complete at least one IAPP credential first so your application clears the initial filter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists privacy officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional program ownership
Privacy officers sit between legal, IT, and business units. Resumes that show you drafted vendor DPAs, led training rollouts, or ran breach-response tabletops signal program ownership, which separates you from candidates who only audited policies.
Prepare a data-mapping case study for interviews
Interviewers for privacy roles almost always test your process, not just your knowledge. Walk in ready to describe a real data inventory or records-of-processing-activities project you built from scratch, including the tools you used and gaps you found.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Privacy officers often start without a defined team or budget. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll have headcount, an executive sponsor, and authority to enforce policy, because those structural factors affect what you can actually accomplish in the role.
Privacy Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most privacy officers?
The most active employers for privacy officers right now are IDBNY, Vontier, and Continental, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large technology firms tend to post the highest volume of privacy officer roles.
How many privacy officer jobs are remote?
About 100% of privacy officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad demand for distributed compliance talent. Policy development, vendor management, and training program work are most commonly offered remotely, while roles requiring direct oversight of on-site data handling or regulated clinical environments tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become a privacy officer?
Start with a foundation in law, information technology, or compliance through a relevant degree or equivalent work experience. Build hands-on exposure by supporting compliance teams with policy drafting, incident documentation, or vendor reviews. Earn an IAPP certification such as CIPP or CIPM to signal formal expertise. Progress into a dedicated privacy role by targeting coordinator or analyst positions before moving into officer-level responsibilities.
Can you get a privacy officer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level privacy roles do exist, typically titled privacy analyst, compliance coordinator, or data governance specialist. The fastest path in is pairing a relevant degree or transferable legal, IT, or HR background with an IAPP certification, which demonstrates you understand the regulatory landscape. Smaller organizations and healthcare providers are more likely to hire candidates earlier in their privacy careers than large enterprises.
What does the privacy officer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen focuses on your regulatory background and certifications. A hiring manager interview goes deeper on program experience, including how you've built or improved a privacy framework. A panel round often includes legal, IT, and HR stakeholders who assess cross-functional fit. Final rounds may involve a written case study or scenario exercise testing your approach to a breach response or policy gap.
Where can I find and apply to privacy officer jobs?
You can find and apply to privacy officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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