Company Overview: Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles community and beyond
Coordinate cancer education programs at the neighborhood level (e.g San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, South Bay)
Develop and test cancer education materials and messages
Develop and manage relationships with key community organizations, stakeholders, including supporting the newly established Research Center for Health Equity
Assists with all aspects of event management (securing space, ordering food, design/dissemination of materials, facility set up/break down, guest invitation)
Regularly promote participation in research and clinical trials and provide feedback to research team on barriers to access
Drafting emails, presentations, documentations, or letters as assigned
Participating in events, conferences, health fairs, and other community activities to represent the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity
Support relationship management and regularly communicate with partners and support their participation in a Community Advisory Board when needed
Collaborated with local agencies, schools, and businesses to establish partnerships for benefit of community
Optimized strategies based on compiled data on community needs, demographics and socioeconomic conditions
Represented organization at community events, conferences, and networking meetings as needed
Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles community and beyond
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2023 - 03.2024
Provided customer service by greeting customers in a friendly manner and answering questions or resolving concerns regarding prescription orders, insurance coverage, etc
Maintained knowledge of store policies and procedures to ensure adherence with regulatory requirements
Assisted the Pharmacist on duties as needed such as reviewing prescriptions for accuracy prior to filling them
Performed other job-related duties as assigned by management including but not limited to stocking shelves, cleaning work areas, assisting customers at checkout counters, etc
Followed all company safety procedures while performing job functions and used appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Resolved account issues and prescription problems via telephone and at counter
Provided exceptional customer service, answering queries and offering medication guidance
Entered orders in computer system for refills
Processed insurance claims for patient medication
Stocked supplies and set up cash drawers to maintain readiness for day's business
Serviced and maintained pharmaceutical equipment to minimize downtime
Monitored refrigerated medications, ensuring efficacy and safety
Adhered to all relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy practice
Assisted patients with OTC medications and medical supplies
Admissions Assistant
California Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
Provide professionally Skilled Nursing, Sub Acute, Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs
Prepare admission packets and collect signature from patients or family members
Responding to incoming calls; providing information to facility admitting policies and inquiries
Obtaining signature for admission packets from patients and family members
Providing support to families and patient needs
Collect accurate demographic information, review and interpretation of insurance benefits
Ensuring compliance to all health safety guidelines and requirements (Covid testing for visitors, providing masks, sanitizers)
Organized and updated file systems, keeping records easily retrievable
Managed incoming and outgoing mail, packages and faxes
Community Health Worker
ONEgeneration
11.2021 - 04.2022
Company Overview: A non-profit in the San Fernando Valley whose mission is to support and enrich the lives of seniors, children, and families throughout the community
Managing and ensuring the successful implementation of assigned grant deliverables
Coordinate ongoing outreach and education events/encounters through local community partners, education and religious institutions, health care systems, etc
Provide outreach through a variety of methods including in-person, virtual activities, telephone, online, social media, trainings, presentations, door-to-door canvassing, etc
Provide information assistance and referrals to community-based programs including ONEgeneration services
Establishing new community partners to conduct outreach and education
Reporting on a regular basis to the Community Health Project Manager
Participate in training and other activities to implement outreach services, including monthly meetings
A non-profit in the San Fernando Valley whose mission is to support and enrich the lives of seniors, children, and families throughout the community
Intern
KAISER PERMANENTE
09.2019 - 12.2019
Company Overview: The nation's leading not-for-profit health plan serving over 11 million members across 8 states; providing a portfolio of health care and coverage services
Supported public information and outreach activities creating marketing collateral aimed at promoting the benefits of a career in healthcare
Provided coaching and training to hospital nurses on effective use of interpreter devices
Developed an Excel based database to monitor and account for materials and supplies within the organization's Diversity and Inclusion Office
Provided comprehensive administrative support, reporting to the Senior Consultant
The nation's leading not-for-profit health plan serving over 11 million members across 8 states; providing a portfolio of health care and coverage services
Administrative Assistant / Clerk
GELSON'S MARKET
09.2008 - 01.2018
Company Overview: With 27 locations, a regional supermarket chain recognized for its lines of domestically sourced and imported perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs
Responding to incoming calls; providing information on store policies and services
Organizing incoming and outgoing correspondence; preparing corporate office mail
Setting up appointments for vendors and industry partners
Providing retail area support; ensuring products presented and displays set up as per visual merchandising standards
Assisting customers with locating products
Ensuring compliance to all food safety guidelines and requirements
Completing customer purchases at point of sale
With 27 locations, a regional supermarket chain recognized for its lines of domestically sourced and imported perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs
Education
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2019
Skills
Public Health
Administrative Management
Customer Relationship Management
Retail Standards
Regulatory Compliance
Data Management
Communications
Document Management
Nonprofit experience
Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Presentation skills
Self motivation
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), 11/01/23
Community Participation
One Generation, Reseda, CA, Assisted with food distribution to vulnerable and elderly local residents impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; provided support and assistance to senior citizens in the community.
Food Forward, Van Nuys / Lake Balboa, CA, Collected and distributed food donations from the Encino Farmers Market's vendors to community outreach and support organizations.