Carmelita Hernandez
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Adaptable professional with a strong background in procurement and referral coordination. Known for exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities, successfully driving cost-effective solutions and fostering vendor relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
TCEQ
Austin, Tx
06.2024 - Current
- Managed purchase orders for environmental compliance equipment and materials.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
- Reviewed product specifications to ensure alignment with agency standards.
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate procurement records.
- Coordinated with internal departments to identify procurement needs.
- Followed up on all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of items.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
Lead Referral Coordinator
Hamilton Rural Health Hospital
Hamilton, Tx
12.2020 - 06.2025
- Coordinated patient referrals with healthcare providers and specialists.
- Managed electronic health records for accurate patient information.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and benefits.
- Developed training materials for new referral coordinators and staff.
- Performed data entry into various databases related to referrals, including demographic information, medical history, insurance information.
- Created and implemented a system for tracking referrals, follow-ups, and outcomes.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple teams to optimize project timelines.
- Managed appointment bookings using scheduling software and tools.
- Developed and maintained clear documentation of schedules and procedures.
Purchaser
Department of Public Safety
Austin, Tx
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Responded promptly to inquiries from vendors regarding product specifications, pricing, payment terms.
- Evaluated bids from potential vendors and selected the most suitable one based on price, quality, and delivery terms.
- Monitored vendor performance in order to assess the effectiveness of agreements.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
- Managed purchase orders for environmental compliance equipment and materials.
Patient Access Team Lead
Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, Tx
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Supervised patient access operations to ensure efficient registration processes.
- Trained staff on best practices for patient interactions and data entry.
- Implemented scheduling protocols for patient appointments and consultations.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to streamline patient admission procedures.
- Monitored billing processes to ensure accuracy of information entered into system databases.
Merchandise and Inventory Manager
Petsmart
Cedar Park, Texas
09.2009 - 10.2019
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Trained team members on inventory management procedures.
- Implemented best practices for warehouse organization and efficiency.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory records through detailed investigations.
- Monitored inventories on computer to generate accurate reports.
- Communicated with team members to confirm availability and resolve conflicts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escondido Charter High School
Escondido, CA05-2020
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Inventory analysis
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Teamwork orientation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Appointment scheduling
- Referral coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Travel arrangements
- Multi-line telephone operation
- Calendar management
- Front desk operations
Timeline
Purchaser
TCEQ
06.2024 - Current
Lead Referral Coordinator
Hamilton Rural Health Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2025
Purchaser
Department of Public Safety
10.2019 - 12.2020
Patient Access Team Lead
Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2016 - 10.2019
Merchandise and Inventory Manager
Petsmart
09.2009 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Escondido Charter High School