To obtain a position that will help me utilize my skills and has potential for growth. Highly-motivated, with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Aide
GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE
08.2023 - Current
Assists Counselors in providing individual and group counseling and monitoring clients during daily living activities
Supported counselors in designing therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique situation
Documents and records client interactions and observations to more accurately assess client conditions and recovery efforts
Facilitates support groups and educational programming to provide stakeholders with a better understanding of behavioral health challenges
Transports clients between facilities as needed
Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
Front Office Administrator/Team Leader
TERI'S HEALTH SERVICE
03.2023 - 01.2024
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods
Verify benefits, and collect payment
Responsible for referrals that come in through the website portal
Scanned and stored files and records electronically
Oversaw daily front office operations, delegating tasks as necessary to maintain an efficient workflow.
Administrative Assistant/Case Manager
SOLID GROUND WELLNESS IN RECOVERY
12.2020 - 01.2023
Handled scheduling/ Created and managed effective workflow for staff
Front desk; answer calls, check clients in, collect co-pays and verify benefits
Case Management for foster youth and foster family
Assist with admission's and discharges process
Create new client's chart and conduct screenings
Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services
Assistant Office Manager
MFI RECOVERY CENTER
09.2019 - 12.2020
Planned, organized, and directed customer service representatives
Engaged in highly complex clerical duties
Supervised 10 +employees
Acted as a liaison with Riverside University Health System for our Behavioral Health services and our contract through DPSS
Maintained a work relationship with the social workers of Riverside County to ensure quality of care to mutual clients
Assisted clinicians with scheduling issues, EHR questions, and addressed all customer service needs efficiently
Customer Service Representative
MFI RECOVERY CENTER
12.2016 - 09.2019
Checked -in patients, collected co-pays and verified patients benefits
Answered a high volume of calls, and scheduled appointments for five clinics
Provided information to clinics and callers according to the Clinic Policies and Procedures; transfer calls as needed; worked with central reception to ensure adequate phone coverage at all times
Assisted in translating for patients for doctors and clinicians
Responsible for keeping patients charts organized and properly filed
Received and Responded to DPSS referrals and maintain a work relationship with social workers
Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MFI RECOVERY CENTER
07.2016 - 12.2016
Assessments, Intakes, Treatment Plans, Discharge Planning, and 1:1 Counseling Sessions
Communicate with Doctor and nurse regarding MAT services
Order medication for patient's and verify benefits
Knowledge of medi-cal standard and private insurance
Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Mira Loma Christian School
02.2013
ALCOHOL AND DRUG STUDIES -
Intercoast Colleges
Riverside, CA
06.2012
Skills
Administrative Skills
Multi-Line Telephone Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Data Entry and Database Software
Customer Service-Oriented
Appointment Scheduling
Billing
Detailed Oriented
Documentation and Reporting
Google Doc's
Bilingual
Microsoft Office Applications Skills
Timeline
Counselor Aide
GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE
08.2023 - Current
Front Office Administrator/Team Leader
TERI'S HEALTH SERVICE
03.2023 - 01.2024
Administrative Assistant/Case Manager
SOLID GROUND WELLNESS IN RECOVERY
12.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Office Manager
MFI RECOVERY CENTER
09.2019 - 12.2020
Customer Service Representative
MFI RECOVERY CENTER
12.2016 - 09.2019
Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MFI RECOVERY CENTER
07.2016 - 12.2016
ALCOHOL AND DRUG STUDIES -
Intercoast Colleges
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Mira Loma Christian School
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