Tania Guzman
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Hardworking Health Educator passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Good teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer my experience to a fast-paced position with a growing organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Outreach Educator
Salud Para La Gente
Watsonville, CA
10.2016 - Current
- Provided patients with assistance in filling out disability, Paid Family Leave, Medi-Cal, and Cal-Fresh applications
- Helped patients to apply for health insurance through Covered California
- Attended outreach events to promote services at Salud Para La Gente and inform the community of new services provided
- Facilitated presentations within the community regarding several health topics and facilitated Teen Advisory Board meetings as well as teen sexual health education programs.
- Facilitated Teen Support Groups focused on several mental health topics.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and community events.
- Helped create outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Managed social media accounts for Teen Salud, creating content based on services provided and health education topics.
- Supervised Interns to assist with teen health education projects.
Certified Medical Assistant
Salud Para La Gente
Watsonville, CA
09.2014 - Current
- Assisting assigned medical provider with completion of tasks and patient education in a timely manner; Performing patient intake and obtaining vital signs; Calling in patient prescriptions and informing patients of normal lab results;
- Stocking rooms with medical supplies that are needed; Performing and logging in in-house controls for medical equipment.
Health Coach
Salud Para La Gente
Watsonville, CA
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Educated diabetic patients on their diabetes; taught patients how to use their insulin correctly and how to make healthier eating choices; taught patients the importance of getting annual foot and vision exams
- Scheduled appointment for patients whom needed to see their doctors for their diabetic exam appointments as well as scheduling them appointments with the nurses for further education on insulin usage and nutrition.
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Greeted patients, and charted their reason for visit; Helped maintain rooms stocked with all the equipment needed; Recorded the site of the biopsies performed into the patient's chart, along with the pathology of the biopsy; Helped drawing up different types of medication needed, including Botox injections; Set trays up when biopsies were to be performed; Cleaned instruments used in biopsies and placed into the autoclave to be sterilized; Called in prescriptions to be refilled and requested by patients; Sent out recall letters to patients that needed to return for a visit and be seen in a specific period of time.
Clerical Assistant
Guzman Bros., Inc
Watsonville, CA
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Maintained employee and shipment order files for organization, completed bank deposits for accounts receivable, billed customers for accounts payable, contacted customers for account updates, completed final steps of payroll, kept working area clean and presentable, completed outgoing package slips, organized and catalogued year-end paperwork, prepared documents for California State audits, and faxed orders to accounts receivable recipients.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Woods, Family Pediatrician
Watsonville, CA
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Greeted incoming patients; performed intake of patient weight, temperature, and blood pressure for updates on patient medical records; Performed eyesight, hearing, urine, and anemia exams; Contacted patients to confirm appointments; Informed patients on office policy and documents needed for appointments; Updated inventory on medical supplies, such as vaccines; Entered data into computer system to report statistics of vaccine usage; and administered vaccines.
Medical Assistant Extern
Los Palos Gastroenterology
Salinas, CA
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Greeted patients; Performed intake of patient by taking weight, height, temperature, blood pressure; Kept patient's medical records up to date; Updated medical supplies in office; Coordinated with patient on account balance.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Heald College
Certifications Perfect Attendance - undefined
HIPAA Certificate - undefined
Electronic Health Records - undefined
Medical Manager Practice Software Certificate - undefined
CPR Certification - undefined
Certified Enrollment Counselor - undefined
Family Planning Health Worker Certification - undefined
Providing Inclusive Care for LGBTQ Patients - undefined
STD Management Strategies - undefined
SHE Custom Training - undefined
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) + Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs - undefined
Encouraging Family Communication About - undefined
Healthy
Health Access Assister - undefined
Patient Delivered Partner Therapy (PDPT) - undefined
Teens’ Sexual Health Rights in - undefined
California - undefined
Certifying Board For Medical Assistants Inc
2015
Skills
- Outstanding knowledge and usage of Medical Manager and Intergy EHR
- Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Ability to type 70 wpm
- Team Development
- Patient Health Education
- Birth Control
- Community Service Programs
- Leadership
- Staff Training
- Overseeing Interns
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Health Outreach Educator
Salud Para La Gente
10.2016 - Current
Health Coach
Salud Para La Gente
08.2016 - 10.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Salud Para La Gente
09.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco
04.2014 - 05.2014
Medical Assistant Extern
Los Palos Gastroenterology
10.2013 - 01.2014
Clerical Assistant
Guzman Bros., Inc
06.2010 - 04.2011
Medical Assistant
Dr. Woods, Family Pediatrician
08.2009 - 06.2010
Associate Degree - Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Heald College
Certifications Perfect Attendance - undefined
HIPAA Certificate - undefined
Electronic Health Records - undefined
Medical Manager Practice Software Certificate - undefined
CPR Certification - undefined
Certified Enrollment Counselor - undefined
Family Planning Health Worker Certification - undefined
Providing Inclusive Care for LGBTQ Patients - undefined
STD Management Strategies - undefined
SHE Custom Training - undefined
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) + Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs - undefined
Encouraging Family Communication About - undefined
Healthy
Health Access Assister - undefined
Patient Delivered Partner Therapy (PDPT) - undefined
Teens’ Sexual Health Rights in - undefined
California - undefined
Certifying Board For Medical Assistants Inc