Dedicated Patient Advocate highly effective at getting patients connected with valuable resources. Technologically savvy and successful managing large caseloads. 5 Years of success career experience in large hospital environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Advocate
LBGTQ Center of Excellence, Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
06.2017 - Current
Provide diversity and inclusion trainings to hospital staff
Address any issues and/or concerns patients may have with their care
Keeping open communications between providers and surgeons in order achieve best outcomes patient population
Visual Management Board Meetings, collect data for VBM
Panel advisor for Lean Team
Train all new Patient Navigators and Advocates
Sit on Interview Committee for new staff
Care management
Assist in outreach at Denver Health Events
All job responsibilities listed below
Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
Clerk III
Methadone Clinic, Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
06.2016 - 03.2017
Perform variety of clerical duties including: patient registration, insurance verification and billing, appointment scheduling and reminders, collection of co-pays, updating pertinent patient records
Assist in re-engaging and maintaining patients in care
Over 700 patients and 1600 surgeries to coordinate
Created reports and developed improvements and enhancements to automate records and file systems
Carpenter/Landscaper
Stems Garden And Design
Denver, CO
05.2013 - 06.2016
Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations for private and business residencies
Build decks, fences and other backyard structures requested by client
Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans
Reduced materials waste by 15% by taking accurate measurements
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Denver Community Colloge
Skills
Caring and Empathetic
Explaining Policy and Procedures
Knowledge of Community Services and Programs
Gathering Information from Patients
Administrative and Office Support
Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
Providing Information and Resources
Registration and Scheduling
Calm and Effective Under Pressure
Building Rapport and Credibility
Records Management
Medical Services Administration
Reliability and Dedication
Spreadsheet Tracking
Care Plan Recommendations
Affiliations
I’m a knowledgeable and hardworking individual with the ability to motivate and inspire others, all while maintaining a professional and positive environment.
Timeline
Patient Advocate
LBGTQ Center of Excellence, Denver Health Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Clerk III
Methadone Clinic, Denver Health Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
Carpenter/Landscaper
Stems Garden And Design
05.2013 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Denver Community Colloge
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