Security Risk Solutions, Inc., a professional information security services company in Mt.
Pleasant, SC, seeks a Health Systems Information Assurance (IA) Analyst specializing in and
capable of supporting various Federal and commercial health system environments. Widespread
adoption and meaningful use of health information technology (IT) is one of the foundational steps
in improving the quality and efficiency of health care. The appropriate and secure exchange of
information is a critical enabler of a high performing health care system. Therefore, the candidate
for this position will possess in-depth knowledge of applicable Federal law (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH
Act), processes and activities (e.g., Breach Notification, Risk Assessments), standards initiatives
(e.g., HHS Data Segmentation for Privacy [DS4P], NIST Special Publications, Health Level
Seven [HL7]), and related security control compliance measures necessary to ensure the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and associated data.
Key attributes of a highly-qualified candidate include:
- Demonstrated experience conducting research and writing detailed reports.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Health IT Standards such as the Clinical Document
Architecture (CDA) R2 standard and the inner-workings of EHRs and Personal Health
Records (PHRs) in terms of the way they maintain clinical data.
- Detailed knowledge and experience within HL7 development efforts.
- Expertise with the standards development organizations, with an emphasis on privacy
and security activities.
- Experience with test procedures & implementation standards.
- Ability to draft change documents and translate standards work between policymakers
and technical implementers.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and helping reach consensus on key
issues where there are differences of opinion, including reaching out directly to
stakeholders to discuss viewpoints and find common ground.
- Demonstrated understanding of the initiatives of Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), Office of the Chief Privacy
Officer and Office of Science & Technology (OST).
- Understanding of Standards and Interoperability.
The candidate must be able to show direct experience evaluating standards constructs as relates
to Health IT, and detailed process- and technically-oriented standards development expertise.
The candidate will further demonstrate hands-on experience identifying and executing requisite
compliance of operational, management, and technical control measures necessary to
operationalize resulting standards within Commercial and Federal Health IT environments.
Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to represent the
company in the best light possible, be willing to travel, and be able to interact confidently with
individuals at every level of each organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; B.S. in IT, Information Systems, or related field desired, and
at least 6 years’ experience in contributing to and operationalizing health IT standards;
OR
- Minimum of 8 years technical experience with development and implementation of data
standards such as those brokered within a HL7 context.
