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Lynette Alvarez

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Transformational administrative professional with a proven ability to drive success in care coordination, project

management, customer service, and operations. Skilled in managing high-pressure environments, multitasking, and

leveraging healthcare expertise to improve patient outcomes. Strong background in medical office operations, insurance

claims, and patient advocacy, with a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Navigator

Optum United Health Care Group
05.2024 - Current

• Provide proactive care coordination and advocacy for a caseload of patients.

• Conduct outbound calls to patients, informing them of their benefits and upcoming appointments.

• Schedule and coordinate clinical care, including transportation and in-home support services.

• Identify gaps in care and address barriers to enhance patient compliance with care plans.

• Document interactions and follow-ups in CRM systems for accurate patient records maintenance.

• Deliver informative and productive patient interactions in alignment with care and compassion values.

Community Care Worker

Optum United Health Care
11.2019 - 05.2024

• Conducted quarterly audits and executed strategic plans to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.

• Delivered comprehensive training and mentorship to new staff over six weeks, ensuring high-quality care standards

were met.

• Managed care coordination for a panel of 846 patients, including calls and home visits.

• Worked in tandem with Social Workers and Nurse Case Managers to facilitate a holistic approach to patient care.

• Assessed patient risks and communicated mitigation recommendations to management effectively.

• Developed and oversaw project timelines, milestones, and work plans for health improvement initiatives

Care Coordinator

Optum United Health Care Group
11.2019 - 05.2021

• Managed patient communications effectively, ensuring appointment confirmations and scheduling were

conducted smoothly.

• Improved customer service by evaluating and redesigning processes, as well as implementing metric monitoring for

quality assurance.

• Maintained accurate records of customer interactions in CRM systems and addressed inquiries with prompt

resolution.

Sr. Office Associate

Northwell Health Monter Cancer Center
Long Island, NY
09.2014 - 11.2019

• Managed multi-line telephone switchboards, ensuring effective communication by accurately screening calls,

scheduling appointments, and directing inquiries to relevant departments.

• Coordinated patient intake by obtaining medical histories and arranging initial consultations, while diligently

maintaining confidentiality of medical records.

• Reviewed and enforced quality assurance protocols among staff, and enhanced operational efficiency by

restructuring standard operating procedures.

Education

Professional Certification - Project Management

Google Project Management
02-2022

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Sanford-Brown Institute
New York, NY
03-2012

Skills

  • Platinum Client Service
  • Insurance expert
  • Healthcare
  • Medical terminology
  • Schedule coordination
  • Care coordination
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Community resources
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Medical billing
  • Bilingual - English/Spanish
  • Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Outlook)
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Waterfall management
  • Agile (Scrum) Management
  • Data Entry
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Care Navigator

Optum United Health Care Group
05.2024 - Current

Community Care Worker

Optum United Health Care
11.2019 - 05.2024

Care Coordinator

Optum United Health Care Group
11.2019 - 05.2021

Sr. Office Associate

Northwell Health Monter Cancer Center
09.2014 - 11.2019

Professional Certification - Project Management

Google Project Management

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Sanford-Brown Institute
Lynette Alvarez