Odeth Mendez Peraza
Hastings,NE
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Resource Coordinator
Heartland Health Center
Hastings, NE
02.2025 - Current
- Supported the development of community outreach programs for health education initiatives.
- Assisted patients with the completion and submission of Medicaid insurance and insurance through the Marketplace
- Worked successfully with diverse populations
- Collected blood samples following strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis using appropriate labeling techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for each procedure.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Managed front desk operations and greeted visitors with professionalism.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
Clinical Specialist
Twin Rivers Urgent Care
Hastings , NE
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols for patient care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for patients.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness according to established guidelines.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge, expertise, and proper usage of products.
- Obtained vitals and proper patient health history
- Performed drug screenings and breath alcohol screenings
Pharmacy Technician
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
Hastings, Nebraska
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Community Health Worker
South Heartland District Health Dept
Hastings, Nebraska
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided health education to clients about nutrition, physical activity and disease prevention.
- Assisted with patient referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Monitored client progress towards health goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as stress management and chronic disease self-management.
- Acted as an advocate for clients when interacting with insurance companies or government agencies.
- Participated in outreach activities such as health fairs or community events.
- Assessed the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes.
- Tracked immunization records for children in accordance with state guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology
Hastings, Nebraska07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health Technology
Hastings College
Hastings, NE05-2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Community College
Hastings05-2019
High School Diploma -
Hastings Senior High School
Hastings, NE05-2016
Skills
- Clifton Strengths: Input Positivity Ideation Futuristic Connectedness
- Community outreach
- Health education delivery
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Patient Resource Coordinator
Heartland Health Center
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Specialist
Twin Rivers Urgent Care
08.2021 - 09.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
05.2021 - 08.2021
Community Health Worker
South Heartland District Health Dept
03.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Health Technology
Hastings College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Hastings Senior High School