Javier Torres
Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic Regional Medical Consultant with extensive experience at the Social Security Administration, excelling in medical documentation and compliance auditing. Proven ability to educate staff and enhance case assessment processes. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring accurate disability determinations and improved patient outcomes. Insightful Medical Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, healthcare policy analysis, and medical research methodology. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring successful outcomes in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Medical Consultant
Social Security Adminstration
Kansas City
10.2014 - Current
- Analyzed medical documentation for disability benefit eligibility determinations.
- Reviewed case files to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies.
- Provided expert medical advice on complex disability claims for decision-making.
- Educated staff on medical terminology and documentation standards.
- Conducted training sessions for new consultants on assessment processes.
- Evaluated medical records to identify relevant evidence for case adjudication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Evaluated case histories and physical examinations to diagnose condition or disease.
Physician
Warrior Allegiance
El Paso
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose medical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Reviewed X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other imaging studies to diagnose conditions or diseases.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that may improve their overall health.
- Maintained detailed records of all diagnoses, treatments, medications, test results and other information related to patient care.
- Educated patients about their health condition and available treatment options.
Professor
Interamerican University of PuertoRico
Guayama
09.2000 - 05.2004
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Autonomous University of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco06-2000
Bachelor of Science - Sciences
University of Puerto Rico
Cayey, Puerto Rico06-1996
Skills
- Medical coding
- Case assessment
- Compliance auditing
- Diagnosis evaluation
- Medical documentation
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Training facilitation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Medical License from the Board of Medicine of Puerto Rico.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Physician
Warrior Allegiance
11.2022 - 12.2024
Regional Medical Consultant
Social Security Adminstration
10.2014 - Current
Professor
Interamerican University of PuertoRico
09.2000 - 05.2004
M.D. - Medicine
Autonomous University of Guadalajara
Bachelor of Science - Sciences
University of Puerto Rico