Competent and caring Care Coordinator offering many years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Flexstaff
08.2022 - 11.2023
Posted positions on job boards, media and alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent pool
Conducted interviews to assist management in selecting most qualified candidates
Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent
Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications
Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates
Built and maintained network of potential candidates through market research and relationship management
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates
Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills
Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations
Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs
Contacted job applicants to inform of application status
Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals
Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
Care Coordinator II Sidney Kimmel Building
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
11.2019 - 08.2022
Coordinate times and locations for patient appointments by communicating with other departments
Simplify physician's practice in real-time by prioritizing patients based on wait times
Assists in the maintenance of physician calendars to coordinate OR times and locations
Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, working diligently to address concerns or barriers to care.
Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Care Coordinator I Sidney Kimmel Building
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
01.2019 - 10.2019
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Checked in patients for their appointment, given proper paperwork while collecting medical records
Completed patient visit by scheduling and coordinating all appropriate tests, procedures, scans, visits, treatments, and consultations in accordance with the physician's order.
Receptionist
All County Radiology
06.2015 - 12.2018
Collaborated with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care
Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access to maximize office efficiency
Pleasantly greeted each patient and offered the desk sheet for easy sign-in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Skills
Health information systems
Patient relations
Schedule management
Planning and coordination
Organization
Team building
MS Office
Healthcare Recruitment
Degrees
Associate of Science in Health Sciences, Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, University of Phoenix