Harold Sylvester
Clinic Manager / Occupation Health and Safety Technician
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished US Navy Preventive Medicine Technician with 22 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in health care administration. I hold an active Secret-level security clearance and have a proven record of excellence in patient care and administrative management. My organizational skills and results-driven approach consistently exceed operational goals. I am adept at analyzing and reporting on workload, costs, and budgets, enhancing data accuracy and identifying critical trends. My ability to create customized report formats and educate staff on data applications boosts organizational efficiency. I also manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program that optimizes equipment use and ensures operational sustainability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventive Medicine: “C-school” Instructor
Naval Medicine Education Center
07.2022 - Current
- Designed and developed curriculum for preventive medicine technician training program, including course materials, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Collaborated with other instructors and subject matter experts to continuously improve and update the training program to reflect best practices and emerging trends in preventive medicine.
- Conducted training needs assessments and provided recommendations for additional training and educational opportunities for preventive medicine technicians.
- Assessed and evaluated trainee performance to ensure mastery of skills and knowledge and provided constructive feedback and coaching as needed.
Clinical Manager, Marine Centered Medical Home
6th Marines Regiment, 6th Marines
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversaw and evaluated the quality of care provided by healthcare professionals, including 16 physicians, 8 nurses, and other clinical staff, and ensured compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Led and managed clinical operations in support of 7 Marine Battalions during daily operations of 3.5k Sailors and Marines, including staff management, patient care, and program development.
- Developed and delivered clinical training and education to healthcare professionals, including orientation, continuing education, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Managed the budget for the Marine Centered Medical Home, including forecasting, analyzing variances, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Authored 11 Medical Standard Operating Procedures, helping 6TH Marine Regiment earn Zero discrepancies during Commanding General's Readiness Inspection.
- Helped develop 2d Marine Division's Infection control practices addressing CoVID-19 policies and procedures.
Directorate Manager, Directorate For Public Health
Naval Medical Center Okinawa,
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated and collaborated with stakeholders and partners across multiple organizations, including military and civilian agencies, to support public health initiatives and enhance community health outcomes.
- Oversaw and managed the daily operations of the Directorate, including resource management, logistics, and coordination of activities.
- Managed the budget for the Directorate, including forecasting, analyzing variances, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Developed and delivered training and education programs to enhance knowledge and understanding of public health principles and practices.
- Led 11 Public Health technicians set food safety standards for 24 island-wide community relation events for 1.1 million attendees annually.
- Coordinated Drinking Water, Entomology, and Health Sanitation programs supporting all service branches across 18 instillations through 5,600 inspections annually.
Lead Technician/ Leading Petty Officer
Naval Medical Research Center- Asia
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Conducted program evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance program effectiveness.
- Assisted with the preparation of reports, articles, and other publications for dissemination to the scientific and medical communities.
- Developed and delivered training and education programs to enhance knowledge and understanding of preventive medicine principles and practices.
- Led and managed a team of preventive medicine technicians responsible for conducting epidemiological and disease surveillance studies, identifying, and assessing health risks, and developing strategies to mitigate risks to personnel and public health.
- Developed and implemented protocols for health surveillance, including managing and maintaining health surveillance systems and databases.
- Successfully supported 11 U.S. Embassy – Chief of Mission (US Ambassador to Singapore) directed medical research programs with combined budgets of over 10 million USD in SW Asia.
Education
Computer User Support Specialist -
ACI Learning Tech Academy
San Antonio, TX04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Science
Trident International University
San Diego, California10.2023
Skills
- Customer Service and Relationship Management
- Data Integrity
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Expense Tracking
- Customer Inquiries
- Schedule Planning
- Patient Screening
- Performance Measurement
- Patient Education
- Computer Technology
- Microsoft Word
- Web Applications
- Video Conferencing
- Complaint Response
- Client Relationships
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Responding to Difficult Customers
- Microsoft Excel
- Incident and Problem Management
Certification
Certified Naval Instructor 9502
Preventive Medicine Technician L12A
Active Secret Clearance valid to 04-Mar-2028
Timeline
Preventive Medicine: “C-school” Instructor
Naval Medicine Education Center
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Manager, Marine Centered Medical Home
6th Marines Regiment, 6th Marines
07.2019 - 06.2022
Directorate Manager, Directorate For Public Health
Naval Medical Center Okinawa,
08.2017 - 07.2019
Lead Technician/ Leading Petty Officer
Naval Medical Research Center- Asia
06.2014 - 07.2017
Computer User Support Specialist -
ACI Learning Tech Academy
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Science
Trident International University
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