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CIVCO Medical Solutions

Director, IT

Coralville, IA · On-site

For cybersecurity and data privacy, CIVCO's parent company owns the overall strategic framework for these areas. This role focuses on leadership, strategy, and oversight-not individual technical ...

Mercy Medical Center

Med Surg

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Privacy and Confidentiality: Candidates and clients must adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy standards by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other relevant ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for privacy in Iowa is $108,490.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,900.00 and $121,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Privacy Specialist, you need comprehensive knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, experience with risk assessment, and often a relevant degree or certification such as CIPP or CIPM. Familiarity with privacy management platforms, data mapping tools, and compliance reporting systems is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you navigate complex regulations and advise stakeholders. These skills are essential to ensure organizations protect sensitive information, maintain regulatory compliance, and build trust with clients and partners.

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Privacy professionals often work closely with teams such as IT, legal, compliance, human resources, and product development to ensure that data handling practices meet regulatory requirements and company policies. They may participate in cross-functional meetings to advise on privacy risks, review new projects for data protection implications, and help design privacy-friendly processes. Effective communication and the ability to translate complex privacy regulations into practical guidance for non-experts are crucial skills in this collaborative environment.

What is the difference between Privacy vs Data Analyst?

AspectPrivacyData Analyst
Required CredentialsPrivacy certifications (e.g., CIPP), knowledge of data protection lawsData analysis certifications (e.g., CAP, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst), statistical skills
Work EnvironmentLegal, compliance, and security teams within organizationsBusiness, finance, or tech departments analyzing data sets
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, healthcare, finance, legal sectorsMarketing, finance, consulting, tech industries

Privacy professionals focus on protecting personal data, ensuring compliance with data laws, and managing data security policies. Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights, support decision-making, and improve business strategies. While Privacy roles emphasize legal and security aspects, Data Analysts concentrate on data interpretation and reporting. Both roles require analytical skills but serve different organizational functions.

What is a privacy professional?

Privacy professionals are individuals who specialize in managing and protecting sensitive data to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations. They develop and implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and educate organizations on best practices for handling personal information. Privacy professionals often work in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and finance, helping organizations navigate complex legal requirements like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Their work is essential for maintaining trust with customers and avoiding legal penalties.
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Director - System Privacy Officer

UnityPoint Health

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

UnityPoint Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

265th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a System Privacy Officer Director to join our team at UnityPoint Health!
This role is responsible for strategic development, implementation, evaluation, oversight, and direction of the UnityPoint Health Privacy Program. The Director ensures the privacy of UnityPoint Health patient information, including protected health information (PHI), personally identifiable information (PII), and confidential and proprietary business information. This role also provides oversight of the Privacy Officers and assistance to community connect hospitals to support privacy and patient health information privacy-related activities. Applicants can expect to serve as the Privacy Officer for the departments within System Services, the UnityPoint Health Group Health Plan, and for the UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity (ACE) which includes UnityPoint Health covered entities and related community connect hospitals. Finally, the System Privacy Officer Director serves as the System Identity Theft Officer.
Candidates with experience in investigations, breach-management, working within large healthcare systems, and keeping patient and team member information safe, are encouraged to apply.
Location: Remote - applicants must reside within the UnityPoint Health footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.
Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Leadership:
  • Provides leadership in achieving organizational and departmental goals through planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring progress in areas of responsibility
  • Provides guidance to the organization on matters related to protected health information management
  • Supervises team by motivating, mentoring, coaching and providing guidance
  • Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility, and mentoring
  • Keep apprised of leading privacy practices for implementation within UPH
  • Presents data, strategies, and progress towards goals in various governance management forums
  • Develop strong collaborative leadership relationships and provide privacy related guidance to UPH systemwide along with affiliated entities consistent with UPH values
  • Cooperate with the Office for Civil Rights, state Attorney Generals, and other government/regulatory entities to oversee investigation and response to governmental or privacy/security complaints and investigations

Program Management:
  • Responsible for directing and overseeing the implementation, development, and evaluation of the UPH Privacy Program ("Program") across UPH and affiliated entities
  • Oversee the development, and implementation of the systemwide access auditing and monitoring program to ensure compliance with privacy and security regulations
  • Ensure appropriate investigation, follow up action, documentation and tracking are conducted for privacy complaints to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Collaborate with Corporate Information Security Officer to maintain and enhance the privacy and security programs for UPH
  • Develop and ensure up to date privacy training materials for the workforce and appropriate third parties to foster information privacy awareness and compliance
  • Develop, implement and periodically review UPH privacy policies, procedures, to incorporate changes in applicable laws, standards and regulatory guidance
  • In consultation with legal counsel, serve as the subject matter expert on all privacy related regulations and state law to support systemwide initiatives where such regulations/laws may be implicated
  • Responsible for directing and oversight of third-party access to UPH patient information systems consistent with appropriate privacy practices and applicable regulations
  • Collaborate with marketing/communications and information technology teams to ensure marketing materials, websites, patient portals, etc. comply with privacy regulations
  • Provide oversight and monitoring of all business associate agreements including maintenance of the database of business associate agreements to ensure all privacy concerns, requirements and responsibilities are addressed

Qualifications
Education:
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field
  • Preferred: Master's degree in healthcare or related field

Experience:
  • Required: 8 years of experience in healthcare privacy with an emphasis on the implementation of health information privacy programs with a minumum of 5 years serving as a Privacy Officer
  • Required: Experience in conducting efficient and regular training, investigations, risk assessments and auditing and monitoring activities
  • Required: Demonstrated ability to manage a privacy program in an integrated healthcare delivery system
  • Required: Progressive leadership experience

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) or similar certification.

Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access, release of information, and release control technologies
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and development of privacy breach reporting systems and protocols
  • Possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively work with all levels of management throughout UnityPoint Health, its subsidiaries, and affiliates
  • Significant knowledge of Compliance policies, processes, and practices, and the ability to apply them
  • Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment and decision-making
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

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At UnityPoint Health, we provide care in nine regions throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As the nation's fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health keeps people at the center of all we do. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. You'll find opportunities for every sized dream.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1995

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