Roddeth Tayag
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Experienced Privacy Officer and Training Coordinator with over 15 years in healthcare compliance, privacy program implementation, and workforce development. Proven expertise in HIPAA/HITECH oversight, privacy investigations, and regulatory reporting. Adept at designing and delivering onboarding and compliance training programs, creating assessments, and advising internal teams on PHI disclosures. Skilled in Microsoft Access and policy development. Seeking to contribute privacy leadership and training excellence at Blue Shield of California.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Coordinator
Southern California UFCW & Food Employers Joint Benefit Funds
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated onboarding and compliance training programs, including HIPAA privacy training for new hires and staff
- Designed and proctored candidate assessments to evaluate understanding of privacy, compliance, and organizational policies
- Developed training materials, job aids, and resource guides to support workforce education and regulatory alignment
- Partnered with HR and department leads to ensure training content reflected current laws and internal procedures
- Tracked training completion and performance metrics to identify gaps and improve program effectiveness
- Supported audit readiness by maintaining accurate training documentation and compliance records
- Delivered refresher courses and tailored sessions for high-risk departments to reinforce privacy best practices
- Led continuous improvement efforts in training delivery using feedback and performance data
Privacy Officer
Southern California United Food
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Led HIPAA compliance initiatives, including breach reporting and workforce training for 100+ employees
- Coordinated with legal counsel on breach investigations and mitigation strategies
- Submitted annual Breach Reports to HHS, ensuring full regulatory compliance
- Developed and maintained privacy policies and procedures aligned with federal and state laws
- Advised internal departments on PHI disclosures and privacy best practices
- Responded to privacy-related inquiries and complaints, resolving issues with discretion and accuracy
- Oversaw incident response efforts, conducting investigations and reporting breaches as necessary to regulatory authorities.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for the organization, identifying potential data breaches and recommending solutions.
- Improved overall organizational transparency by drafting clear and concise privacy notices for customers and employees alike.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Managed timely responses to data subject access requests, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to educate employees on privacy laws and best practices, promoting a culture of data protection awareness.
Scholarship Coordinator
01.2002 - 01.2025
- Managed educational assistance programs, including application screening and award disbursement
- Designed and maintained MS Access databases to streamline scholarship and attendance tracking
- Served as primary liaison for students, parents, educational institutions, and union representatives
- Resolved participant complaints and inquiries with professionalism and empathy
- Coordinated annual selection meetings and maintained financial records of awards
Safety Committee Chair
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Created the organization’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) in compliance with California SB 553
- Implemented WVPP training programs across departments to ensure workforce awareness and regulatory adherence
- Collaborated with leadership to integrate safety protocols into daily operations and emergency response planning
- Monitored compliance and updated safety procedures based on evolving legal requirements and employee feedback
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
Skills
- HIPAA, HITECH, CMIA, TCPA, DHCS, CMS
- Privacy Investigations & Incident Management
- PHI Disclosure Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Plans
- Policy Development & Workforce Training
- Onboarding & Candidate Assessment Design
- Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Liaison
- Privacy Impact Assessments & Data Governance
Certification
Certificate in General Management – January 2015
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Training Coordinator
Southern California UFCW & Food Employers Joint Benefit Funds
01.2023 - 01.2025
Safety Committee Chair
01.2023 - 01.2025
Privacy Officer
Southern California United Food
01.2008 - 01.2023
Scholarship Coordinator
01.2002 - 01.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
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