Araceli Casimiro

• Perform vision testing for public school students while adhering to prescribed procedures and policies.
• Prepare referrals for students with vision problems and inform parents/school staff of child’s vision needs.
• Update and maintain class summary logs and medical forms- including 1035,1045 and other required forms
• Ensure that vision equipment is well-kept and clean
• Maintained and transported safely to and from different screening locations
• Enter screening date into ASHR database
• Assists in data entry and any paperwork follow-up as needed
• Assist students in picking glasses
• Facilitated workshops on various wellness topics to empower community members with knowledge needed for preventive care practices.
• District 75

Mobilized to combat COVID-19 in the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by working a variety of roles under the COVID-19 Incident Command Services Unit.

Sars-Cov -2 Testing Registration

• Greet clients entering a testing area and ensure cultural competency by asking and using their pronouns
• Checking client’s appointment times are appropriately logged into the system and if not, assisting clients to make appointments online.
• Enhanced community safety, providing clear guidance on isolation and quarantine procedures to exposed individuals.
• Reduced COVID-19 transmission by effectively identifying and contacting exposed individuals.

August 2020-December 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Hub Management

• Ensure patient flow in the clinic adhering to CDC and NYC Health guidelines to keep patients safe- before, during, and after their vaccination
• Conduct culturally competent community outreach to educate and engage community about different types of COVID-19 vaccines available and discuss with them any questions or concerns that they may have regarding the vaccine and any potential/possible side effects
• Conduct quality assurance calls to remind clients of their vaccine appointments and assist with any questions that they might have regarding their appointment
• Completed registration paperwork, verifying accurate patient information.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Following protocols and guidelines for specimen handling.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.