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Interim Privacy Coordinator for Clackamas County, Oregon, Department of Health and Human Services. Navy veteran with 11 years of comprehensive experience in HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification compliance, ensuring organizations operate within applicable laws, regulations, ethical guidelines, and industry standards. Brings 24 years of progressive healthcare expertise across patient care and administrative roles, including developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and supporting internal audits and investigations to uphold regulatory standards and organizational integrity.
Experienced in providing compliance training and staying current with evolving regulations and enforcement trends and currently pursuing the Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certification.
Senior COMPLIANCE Analyst – Apgar and Associates & Interim Privacy Officer for Clackamas County Oregon at Apgar and Associates & Clackamas County Oregon (2014-03 – Present)
As part of a contract between Apgar and Associates and Clackamas County Oregon, acting as the current Privacy Coordinator for the Department of Health and Human Services, and responsible for ensuring compliance with HIPAA and Oregon state laws. Core functions include policy and procedure development or revision, workforce training, incident investigation, risk assessments and breach determination. Monitoring county departments for their management of patient rights requests.
Lead compliance initiatives focused on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule requirements for clients such as Molina Healthcare, Community Memorial Healthcare, Novillus, Oregon Medical Association, VisiQuate, Novillus, Dallas Nephrology Associates, OHSU Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Conduct comprehensive compliance assessments using the OCR Audit Protocol and perform HIPAA Security Risk Analyses for diverse healthcare organizations. Support clients through HITRUST and SOC 2 readiness efforts, including policy gap assessments and remediation planning.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of organizational privacy and security policies to strengthen regulatory alignment and risk management practices.
Director of Admissions and Marketing at Portland Health and Rehabilitation (2009-05 – 2014-02)
Oversaw clinical and financial evaluations of patient referrals for skilled nursing facility (SNF) and intermediate care facility (ICF) placement. Utilized clinical expertise to assess complex medical needs and coordinated care decisions with the Director of Nursing. Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies throughout the Portland metro area, establishing strong partnerships with healthcare providers and hospital systems to enhance market presence and support census growth.
CENTRAL ADMISSIONS Specialist at Avamere Health Services (2008-10 – 2009-03)
Performed clinical and financial assessments of patient referrals for all skilled nursing facilities in the southern Oregon region.
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND MARKETING at Avamere Health Services (2007-01 – 2009-02)
Led the admissions and marketing function for SNF and ICF placements, conducting detailed clinical and financial reviews of patient referrals. Applied medical expertise to identify complex needs and collaborated with nursing leadership to support appropriate placement decisions. Implemented marketing strategies to expand referral networks, strengthen relationships with local hospitals and healthcare partners, and drive business development initiatives.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT at Kaiser Permanente (2004-01 – 2007-12)
Managed the clinical panel for a pediatric physician, providing patient scheduling, follow-up communication, immunizations, and routine care within the scope permitted under Oregon regulations. Ensured high-quality patient support and continuity of care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
HOSPITAL CORPSMAN at United States Navy (2002-09 – 2004-07)
Trained at Hospital Corps "A" School to provide emergency medical care and foundational clinical support. Assigned to the United States Naval Academy, USNS Comfort, and Bethesda Naval Hospital (now Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), delivering medical assistance in diverse and high-demand military healthcare settings.
Discharge.
MBA in Healthcare Management – Marylhurst University (2009-01)
