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Hi, I’m
Jorell Tuncap, MPH
Environmental Health Specialist And Epidemiologist
National City,CA
Summary
I am motivated, self-directed, and results-orientated with strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks. I maintain a presence of confidence and professionalism while appropriately interacting with all levels of employees and respecting the chain-of-command. I demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining effective solutions. I have excellent written and oral communications skills, and I greet challenges and changes as positive developmental opportunities.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
County Of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA
Environmental Health Spec. - Training Coordinator
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
- Planned and conducted staff trainings with emphasis on vector-borne diseases and state regulation areas.
- Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
- Provided assistance for delivery of training courses by scheduling virtual meeting rooms and managing team calendars.
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
- Research curriculum actively and remain up-to-date on developments within the county and state guidelines.
- Conduct a vector habitat remediation program including project review and implementation.
- Create printed and instructional materials to be used in training.
- Monitors, analyzes, and reports State and Federal legislation, and coordinates activities with County legislative analysts.
- Schedule and conduct meetings with management to proactively identify topics to be address or areas in need of additional instruction.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Provide information to agencies on a variety of issues related to vector-borne diseases.
- Participate in workgroups and on technical committees at the local, state, and national levels.
- Make training schedules and build quarterly and annual training programs.
- Oversee employee performance and track progress.
County Of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Environmental Health Specialist - Outreach
08.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Developed a life science-based school curriculum for grades K-12.
- Created environmental health PowerPoint presentations.
- Provided education presentations to schools and various community organizations on vector-borne diseases and public health.
- Designed and acquired promotional educational materials. Utilized GIS (Geographic Information System) to create maps, update webpages and social media posts.
- Applied epidemiology skills to plan and develop a community health survey study that analyzes data illustrating the risk of vector-borne disease transmission in the community.
- Conducted various community health study trials and presented the current findings to the state of California Department of Public Health and a number of other vector control districts and programs.
- Interpreted field data to determine whether vector abundance exists to justify intervention.
Genome DXSan Diego, CA
Benefits Coordinator and Procurement Specialist
05.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
- Processed monthly remittance and reconciliation for various benefit plans.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Called insurance companies to verify eligibility and submit prior authorizations.
- Researched and monitored specific billing issues, trends and potential risks based on current research and customer feedback.
- Reviewed and submitted claims, re-submissions and claim review forms.
- Provided administrative support for associated departments by performing data entry, updating various record-keeping systems, upholding company policies and client requirements.
- Handled chain-of-custody orders received while entering sensitive data into the information management system.
- Performed quality control processes on patient orders.
- Procured and tracked patient material from various pathology labs.
- Verified documentation from physicians met the needs of the insurance provider.
- Actively maintained HIPAA and all other local, state, and federal regulations.
Millennium HealthSan Diego, CA
Laboratory Technician
05.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performed test order data entry and repetitive laboratory duties like aliquot, centrifuge, and rack specimens for testing. Audited processors’ test order data entries and reported errors.
- Scanned and file requisitions and patient demographic documents.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Education
Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
08.2016 - 08.2019
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science from Health Science And Public Health
01.2011 - 12.2015
Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CA
Associate of Science from Science
08.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
Project Management
Technical Documentation
Environmental remediation
Standard operating procedures
Compliance inspections
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cultural Awareness
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint
SPSS
Timeline
Environmental Health Spec. - Training Coordinator
County Of San Diego County
09.2020 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist - Outreach
County Of San Diego
08.2018 - 09.2020
Benedictine University
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
08.2016 - 08.2019
Benefits Coordinator and Procurement Specialist
Genome DX
05.2016 - 07.2018
Laboratory Technician
Millennium Health
05.2014 - 05.2016
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science from Health Science And Public Health
01.2011 - 12.2015
Grossmont College
Associate of Science from Science
08.2008 - 12.2010