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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Samuel Polanco

The Bronx,NY

Summary

I am fluently in Spanish.

Work well as individuals or team.

Have close to 10 year health fields.

Have Accidental and Health Licensed. Hardworking patience Engagement bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Engagement Specialist

Oak Street Health
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - Current

* A track record of success in health-care related engagement, sales and/ or marketing *Ability to independently foster relationships with patients and their caregivers

* A passion, patience and ability to explain complex topics to seniors and their caregivers *Ability to educate patients about Oak Street Health numerous services

* A demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

* An understanding of the Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs

* A commitment to performing meaningful work that dramatically improves the lives of older adults

Benefits Advisor

Aflac
Columbus , Ga
07.2019 - Current
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
  • Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages

Outreach Executive Rep.

Oak Street Health
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 03.2023

Participated in regular status and strategy meetings with customers'

senior management to understand and meet needs.

Helped monitor customer and competitor activity and industry trends.

Conducted annual business plans and segmentation audits.

Helped support business growth by disseminating information that

favorably promoted organization products and services.

Prepared electronic daily field observation reports and summary

reports.

Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting

additional products.

Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and

enrolling new clients.

Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding

service delivery.

Marketplaces Enroller

Healthfirst
NEW YORK, NewYork
05.2015 - 07.2018

Present to, follow up and sell Individual Medicaid, Essential Plan, QHP and CHP products on a direct sales basis. Assist and enroll individuals or Family

  • Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
  • Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from Health Accounts, protecting company reputation and loyal client base
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Boricua College
New York, NY
07-2025

Associate of Science - Business Management

Bronx Community College of the City University of New York
The Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Quality Assurance
  • Administrative support
  • Data collection
  • Data Entry
  • Research
  • Customer retention
  • Documentation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Healthcare Knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Information Protection
  • Data Collection

Certification

  • life and accident license in New york State

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Italian
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Engagement Specialist

Oak Street Health
04.2023 - Current

Outreach Executive Rep.

Oak Street Health
07.2022 - 03.2023

Benefits Advisor

Aflac
07.2019 - Current

Marketplaces Enroller

Healthfirst
05.2015 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Boricua College

Associate of Science - Business Management

Bronx Community College of the City University of New York
Samuel Polanco