HIPAA Privacy Officer
What Does A HIPAA Privacy Officer Do?
A privacy officer monitors hospital compliance for patient privacy and confidentiality. One responsibility is to provide training on these guidelines to employees.
How Do I Become A HIPAA Privacy Officer?
A four-year bachelor’s degree in health information management or a related field is likely required to do this work.
What is the Average Salary For A HIPAA Privacy Officer?
High – 105,000
Median – 66,000
Low – 37,000
What Courses Should I Take To Become A HIPAA Privacy Officer?
- English – As much as possible!
- Writing
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Health
What Is The Work Environment For A HIPAA Privacy Officer?
A privacy officer works in a hospital or any other healthcare-related facility.
What Is The Future Outlook For A HIPAA Privacy Officer?
The job outlook for this position looks good over the next 10 years, keeping in mind that geographical differences may exist.
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada
