Brenda Alejo
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Ambitious Health Educator offering 17-year history of educating community members on disease prevention and health management. Leverages public speaking events, workshops and training seminars to increase awareness and network with industry leaders to identify new resources.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education Assistant
Santa Barbara County
02.2004 - Current
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Connected participants in program with county services depending on needs.
- Determine eligibility for program according to program guidelines.
- Using WICWISE system enter electronic health records, or any other information needed.
- Provide general information, screen for eligibility, schedule appointments,
- Conduct nutrition assessments, individual or in group setting.
- Handled maximum 20 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Ebner OBGYN
03.2001 - 02.2004
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
Education
Registered Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assisting
Santa Barbara Business College - Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA01.2001
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Presentation Skills
- Interventions Understanding
- Group Classes
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Motivational Communication
- Health and Wellness Management
- Research Abilities
- Computerized Time Management Systems
- OSHA Requirements
- Taking Vital Signs
- Office Operations
- Health Promotion
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Education Assistant
Santa Barbara County
02.2004 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Ebner OBGYN
03.2001 - 02.2004
Registered Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assisting
Santa Barbara Business College - Santa Maria
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