Customer Service Representative supporting patient-facing service in a hospital environment across 2 languages, bringing calm conflict resolution and clear communication from coordinating meal service, cashier support, and concern resolution. Keeps service timely and accurate while balancing staffing, tray delivery, and end-of-shift reconciliation across multiple work groups. Fluent in Spanish and English, with a focus on positive patient experiences and reliable follow-through.
Overview
5
5
Languages
2
2
Certifications
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
01.2018 - 06.2023
Led and trained new and existing staff to maintain consistent quality and service standards.
Built and managed a 6-week staffing schedule across seven work groups, improving coverage and workflow.
Oversaw accurate preparation and timely delivery of patient meal trays to support comfort and care.
Provided frontline cashier service during peak hours while handling customer questions professionally.
Managed end-of-shift cash drawer reconciliation and deposit preparation with accuracy.
Resolved customer concerns in person, by email, and by phone with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
EVS Unit Director
Crothall Health Care
Phoenix, AZ
07.2016 - 06.2017
Monitored 5-10 budget lines for Environmental Services operations and tracked spending against plan.
Directed Environmental Services operations for Maricopa Integrated Health Systems, supporting a safe, sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Conducted quality control inspections to uphold cleanliness standards and strengthen audit readiness.
Completed annual performance evaluations and coached staff toward continuous improvement.
EVS Director
Maricopa Integrated Health Services
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 06.2016
Directed trash removal, medical waste handling, recycling, and pest control across hospital and clinic locations.
Built and monitored the annual budget to keep departmental spending aligned with operational needs.
Established quality assurance processes and quality audits to keep departmental goals on track.
Managed payroll reporting, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions for EVS staff.
Applied infection control, HIPAA, Joint Commission survey readiness, OSHA compliance, and hazard communication standards.
Patient Transport Manager, SWA Laundry Manager
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems
Phoenix, AZ
12.2013 - 11.2015
Directed patient transport operations, prioritizing timely movement to exams and procedures.
Oversaw in-house laundry processing for patient linens and surgical attire, covering washing, drying, folding, and delivery.
Created staffing schedules to maintain steady daily coverage across transport and laundry functions.
EVS Manager
Banner Del Webb Medical Center
Sun City West, AZ
10.1994 - 10.2013
Directed cleaning operations for hospital and ancillary buildings, including trash removal, recycling, medical waste handling, and pest control.
Managed annual budget planning and monitoring using Microsoft Excel and budget management practices.
Coordinated staff scheduling, payroll reporting, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions for EVS personnel.
Supported infection control standards and quality audits across EVS workflows in compliance-focused hospital settings.
Education
General studies (High school or equivalent) - undefined
Aqua Fria Union High School
Upper secondary education - English, Mathematics
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
06-2014
Skills
Staff scheduling
Process improvement
Budget management
Microsoft Excel
Medical terminology
HIPAA
Infection control
Quality audits
Customer service
Environmental services
Joint Commission survey readiness
OSHA compliance
Hazard communication
HACCP procedures
Medical waste handling
Linen services management
Work order management
Vendor management
Patient transport dispatch
Root cause analysis
Certification
CPR Certification, CPR/First Aid certification, Present
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Bilingual
Fluent
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2023
EVS Unit Director
Crothall Health Care
07.2016 - 06.2017
EVS Director
Maricopa Integrated Health Services
11.2015 - 06.2016
Patient Transport Manager, SWA Laundry Manager
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems
12.2013 - 11.2015
EVS Manager
Banner Del Webb Medical Center
10.1994 - 10.2013
Upper secondary education - English, Mathematics
Glendale Community College
General studies (High school or equivalent) - undefined
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