Top-notch Health Educator with extensive experience in developing and implementing health education programs for diverse populations. Skilled in creating educational materials and delivering presentations. Strong background in health promotion, community outreach and program evaluation with commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health disparities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
VibrantCare
04.2021 - 12.2021
Managed and facilitated projects by leading meetings, coordinating time and resources, and promoting collaborative work across staff, customers, and vendors
Developed and implemented an information management system to efficiently allocate and control resources
Created engaging presentation materials to drive discussion and maintain meeting focus
Recruited, developed, and retained top talent to support business objectives and team growth
Analyzed complex data sets and used statistical techniques to identify trends and drive operational improvement
Regularly reviewed goals and processes to prioritize information and business needs
Managed 11 clinics and led a team of 30 staff members, ensuring efficient workflow and quality service delivery
Analyze and review insurance claims to determine eligibility and coverage
Manage customer inquiries and resolve claims-related issues in a timely and professional manner
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in claims, including those related to coverage, payments, and policy language
Utilize claims management systems to document and process claims
Conducted internal and external audits to assess quality performance and identify areas for improvement
Analyzed data and trends to identify root causes of quality issues, and developed corrective actions and preventative measures
Maintained documentation of quality control procedures and processes, and ensured adherence to quality standards
Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, such as ISO, to optimize quality performance.
Assisted and coached clients during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Affinity Behavioral Care LLC
11.2020 - 03.2021
Maintained documentation of quality control procedures and processes, and ensured adherence to quality standards
Conducted quality control tests to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and efficiency
Set program performance goals and objectives based on forecasting activities, and maintained cost controls by developing and enforcing adherence to budget
Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks to ensure efficient team workflow
Maintained all paperwork to ensure compliance with internal standards and legal requirements
Oversaw employee training and staff management tasks to support professional development and achieve program objectives
Managed a team of 25 staff members to ensure quality service delivery and program success
Successfully managed multiple programs simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables were met on time and within budget
Analyzed data from various sources to measure the effectiveness of programs and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
Complied with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Educated and trained staff on health education practices for patients.
Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
Tailored specific health plans to clients with physical and mental disabilities.
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Copa Health
04.2020 - 10.2020
Oversaw daily activities within the clinic including scheduling appointments, managing workflow, supervising staff
Facilitated communication between patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers
Resolved conflicts among members of the healthcare team in a timely manner
Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans for treatment in collaboration with physicians
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive plans of care
Conducted regular audits of documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of information entered into electronic medical record systems
Identified areas for improvement in clinical operations process flow and implemented strategies for change
Provided guidance regarding ethical issues that arise during the delivery of patient care
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and policies related to clinical operations
Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys or focus groups in order to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery
Established work schedules and assignments for staff, accorded to workload, space, and equipment availability
Conducted recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel
Developed and maintained computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information and to produce reports
Prepared activity reports to inform management of status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives
Managed multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
Educated and trained staff on health education practices for patients.
Tailored specific health plans to clients.
LEAD PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE
Southern California Hospital In Van Nuys
01.2019 - 02.2020
Created reports on a regular basis detailing the performance of the department
Trained new employees on policies, procedures, and systems used for patient access services
Monitored daily workflow within the department and made adjustments as necessary
Assisted with audits of medical records as needed for compliance purposes
Implemented process improvement initiatives that increased accuracy of documentation while reducing turnaround time
Analyzed data to identify trends in patient access services and develop solutions to address any issues
Maintained accurate records of all interactions with patients and other healthcare providers
Developed and implemented new processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency
Provided excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals while managing patient scheduling and registration.
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Copa Health
05.2015 - 10.2018
Facilitated communication between patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers
Oversaw daily activities within the clinic including scheduling appointments, managing workflow, supervising staff
Resolved conflicts among members of the healthcare team in a timely manner
Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans for treatment in collaboration with physicians
Trained new staff on protocols, processes and practices of the organization
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive plans of care
Conducted regular audits of documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of information entered into electronic medical record systems
Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement
Managed multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
Facilitated communication between stakeholders and technical teams
Conducted stakeholder interviews to gather requirements
Created and modified procedures to solve complex issues
Generated reports to track and analyze project performance and progress
Produced comprehensive documents outlining the scope of work for projects
Managed the daily operations of multiple departments in a fast-paced environment
Developed strong working relationships with executive leadership team members throughout the organization
Designed incentive programs to motivate employees and improve productivity
Coached staff members on how to effectively use technology solutions for maximum efficiency
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and best practices
Established policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
Monitored and evaluated health education programs to verify quality and efficacy.
Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH
Aurora Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2011 - 05.2015
Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and support to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders
Developed strong interpersonal skills while interacting with clients in a respectful and professional manner
Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, assessments, treatment plans, and other related records
Utilized de-escalation techniques to safely manage difficult or aggressive behaviors from clients
Assisted in the development of therapeutic strategies that promote positive behavior change among clients
Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, coping skills building
Assisted in the development of individualized service plans for clients based on their needs and preferences
Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing behavioral health crises
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers to ensure comprehensive care for each client
Facilitated group therapy sessions for multiple clients at once
Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms, to assess mental health status and to obtain mental health and treatment history
Evaluated new admissions for appropriate placement within the facility.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Marc Center (Now Copa Health)
10.2010 - 10.2011
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Directed team of 8 personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance.
Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
Developed and implemented health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.