Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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PERLA CHEVALIER

Nassau

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker

Mercy Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
  • Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
  • Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Also stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Utilized advanced computer systems for prescription processing tasks.
  • Mentored new pharmacy technicians during their training period, fostering a supportive team atmosphere focused on delivering quality patient care.

Intern Care Coordinator

Hispanic Counseling Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.

Medical Receptionist

Mount Sinai South Nassau
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Community Health Worker - SW

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Data analysis
  • Project planning
  • Data visualization
  • Critical thinking
  • Presentation skills
  • Biopsychosocial and spiritual assessments skills

Certification

  • Community Health Worker Certificate, 2024-03-01
  • Narcan Certification, 2023-01-01
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate, 2023-01-01
  • Epilepsy Certificate, 2023-01-01
  • Suicide Prevention Certificate, 2023-01-01
  • Cultural Competence Certification, 2023-01-01
  • Leadership and Management, 2023-01-01
  • NAMI Seminar, 2023-01-01

Timeline

Community Health Worker

Mercy Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Intern Care Coordinator

Hispanic Counseling Center
01.2024 - 03.2024

Medical Receptionist

Mount Sinai South Nassau
08.2022 - 12.2022

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

SUNY College At Plattsburgh

Community Health Worker - SW

Nassau Community College
PERLA CHEVALIER