Tiffany Alvarado
Austin
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented public health professional with over 5 years of experience supporting infectious disease prevention, data management, and patient care across state health programs and clinical environments. Skilled in HIV/STD surveillance, case reporting, patient communication, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to advancing community health outcomes through education, early intervention, and collaborative public health strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
STD Surveillance ICCR Specialist
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Austin
06.2023 - Current
- Entered, reviewed, and transmitted HIV/STD laboratory results to statewide jurisdictions.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of case data in surveillance systems.
- Communicated with providers to confirm details and facilitate follow-up actions.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
- Assisted with outbreak investigations and initiatives for data quality improvement.
- Provided patient education on health services and community resources.
- Gathered data for program evaluations and health service enhancement initiatives.
- Coordinated data collection and management for public health initiatives.
Medical Assistant
Community Care Clinic
Austin
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed vitals, EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection.
- Supported physicians during exams and procedures.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation, and ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Educated patients on preventive care and follow-up instructions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists and ensured timely processing.
HIV medication program specialist 1
DSHS
Austin
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Identified opportunities to enhance initiatives and operations within MMP contractor section.
- Guided new staff on roles and responsibilities within programming framework.
- Assisted patients in obtaining HIV medication through effective call management.
- Processed renewal and denial forms for benefits applications.
Newborn Hearing Screener
Hearing Screening Associates
Austin
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Conducted newborn screenings and maintained accurate state reporting.
- Provided family education and coordinated follow-up care.
- Ensured sanitized, organized work environments and confidentiality.
Education
Medical Assisting -
Gary Job Corps
San Marcos, TX01.2017
Correction Officer Training -
Gary Job Corps
San Marcos, TX01.2014
High School Diploma -
Eastside Memorial Global Tech High School
Austin, TXSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Case verification
- Word
- EMR Systems
- Epic
- Data Entry
- Lab Information Systems
- Public Health Reporting Tools
- Data management
- Public health reporting
- HIPAA compliance
- Outbreak investigation
- Medical record documentation
- Goal setting
Timeline
STD Surveillance ICCR Specialist
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
06.2023 - Current
HIV medication program specialist 1
DSHS
02.2022 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
Community Care Clinic
07.2019 - 01.2023
Newborn Hearing Screener
Hearing Screening Associates
01.2017 - 04.2022
Medical Assisting -
Gary Job Corps
Correction Officer Training -
Gary Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Eastside Memorial Global Tech High School