Support clients with applications for federal and state public assistance programs such as Medicaid, CalFresh, CalWorks, while maintaining up to date on regulations and policy changes
Provide one-on-one support to clients throughout the application process, including eligibility screening, plan selection, eligibility redetermination, and effective utilization of benefits
Manage high-volume client caseloads while ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and timely resolution of complex cases
Track applications and case activity, identify barriers, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams, county agencies, and community partners
Support Medi-Cal payer mix by scheduling clinic appointments and connecting patients to care
Evaluate departmental workflows and collaborate with leadership to identify process improvement opportunities and standardize procedures
Patient Retention & Engagement Intern
5 Months
TrueCare Health Center | 01.2022 - 06.2022
Supported the Enrollment and Patient Service Advocate department with patient communication, clinic access inquiries, and community resource requests
Executed administrative tasks using Excel and Microsoft Word, and translated documents from English to Spanish to ensure clear communication
Researched effective strategies to improve patient outreach and engagement among older adult population
Office Coordinator
4 Years 6 Months
Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort | 09.2015 - 03.2020
Monitored daily operations and coordinated staff schedules to support efficient workflows and consistent service delivery
Facilitated training for new staff across multiple roles, promoting standardized processes
Resolved guest concerns and service issues, applying problem-solving and service recovery strategies to improve satisfaction and operational outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Health Science Concentration
California State University San Marcos
Relevant Topics -Public Health Policy and Advocacy, Epidemiology, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health
Skills
State & Federal Program Eligibility
Epic - EHR
Lean Process Improvement
Workflow Standardization
Project Management
Case Management
Cross-functional Teamwork
Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual - English and Spanish
Certification
Certified Enrollment Counselor - Covered California
2024 BGR Employee of the year award - TrueCare
Timeline
Program & Resource Specialist
TrueCare Health Center
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Patient Retention & Engagement Intern
TrueCare Health Center
01.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Office Coordinator
Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort
09.2015 - 03.2020Read More
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology - Health Science Concentration
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