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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR
Summary
Dedicated and detailed oriented public health professional with research, community and teaching experience. Innovative team player with expertise in data collection, data analysis, project management, and staff management. Qualifications include strong communication skills, administrative expertise and comprehensive knowledge of federal/state healthcare and social-service regulations. Basic knowledge of SAS. Ability to team with diverse work groups in achieving organizational objectives. Capable of delivering knowledgeable presentations in multiple group settings. Proficient in Microsoft systems and highly adaptable to learning new systems and processes. Able to work well under pressure and complete tasks in a self-managed environment.
Skills
accounts payable, administrative duties, basic, benefits, billing, budget, clerical, community health, Counselor, credit, data collection, documentation, EKGs, electronic medical records, email, expense reports, filing, financial, financial planning, forms, front office, grant applications, image, insurance, letters, mail, office, works, Monitors, month end closing, networking, patient advocate, phlebotomy, policies, processes, program planning, proofing, public health, research, sorting, team player, telephone, phone, transportation, vital signs
Experience
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionOctober 2015 to CurrentPublic Health Advisor
Atlanta, GA
  • Investigates community health epidemics.
  • Assists in program planning processes such as reviewing program budget, training staff, and identifying new and useful information during field data collection.
  • Monitors community health risks by conducting behavioral surveillance within the target populations at increased risk of HIV.
  • Applies planning and program-specific implementation strategies to address public health needs.
  • Interview, Trained and Supervised over 15 part time employees.
  • Evaluated employees during field research of target populations.
  • Surveyed over 600 participants during field research of target populations.
  • Participated in an objective review panel for CDC by reviewing grant applications.
  • Wrote and presented an abstract at the Spring PHAP training session in 2017 for class of 160 members.
  • Assists with writing the secondary data reports for CDC review.
  • Coordinates with key informants and community organizations to obtain necessary information and create partnerships.
  • Coordinates, troubleshoots, organizes and works closely with team in and out of the office.
Vein InnovationsMay 2015 to November 2015Medical Assistant
Johns Creek, GA
  • Served as a patient advocate for approximately 50 patients a week.
  • Managed billing, finances, back office medical operations and front office operations.
  • Adhered to proper sterile procedures to prep patients and physicians for surgical procedures.
Cobb Internal MedicineMarch 2015 to April 2015Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Worked closely with patients' daily, taking vital signs, running EKGs and utilizing strong phlebotomy skills.
  • Worked well as a team player to assist fellow medical assistants in seeing patients as well as calling patients for lab results.
  • Sent in medication request to pharmacy and did prior authorizations for medical procedures as well as required medication.
New Era Family PracticeSeptember 2012 to February 2015Clinical Medical Assistant
Sierra Vista, AZ
  • Processed all payments from patients as well as insurance companies.
  • Recertified doctor's license and certification with insurance companies.
  • Wrote recommendation letters for interns as well as letter for patients for medical necessities (support pets, housing, transportation, etc.).
  • Scheduled appointments and/or consults, including interpreting and verifying provider orders.
  • Monitored the electronic wait list as well as all other electronic medical records (EMR).
  • Prepared clinic visits and monitored inpatient and outpatient appointments for areas of responsibility.
  • Completed encounter forms to ensure appropriate workload credit.
  • Verified/updated demographics and insurance information.
  • Processed all emergency and non-emergency transfers to other facilities or private hospitals.
  • Performed basic eligibility, co-pays and pre authorization requirements for specific insurance coverage.
Apollo Group / University of PhoenixFebruary 2007 to April 2015Benefit Coordinator
Sierra Vista, AZ
  • As a Certifying Official I served as an advocate for students by providing information about the University and assisting with Veterans Administration (VA) programs and certification.
  • I acted as a liaison between the University and the Regional VA offices to provide information on University procedures, and to resolve problems regarding eligibility and payment of VA benefits.
  • Perform administrative duties to support the organization's Veterans Administration benefits functions to ensure processes are completed in compliance with established federal regulations and company policies and standards.
  • Process class terms and ensure correct payout to students.
  • Performs routine office or clerical support tasks according to well established procedures.
  • Examples of work performed may include sorting and distributing mail, photocopying, filing, posting or proofing data, or answering telephone calls and recorded messages.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIXJune 2006 to January 2007Enrollment Counselor
  • I serve as an enrollment advisor and the primary contact person for prospective students through the initial admissions, financial aid, and enrollment process.
  • This includes the initial awarding of scholarship assistance and extensive advising on matters related to financial aid, cost, financial planning, and payment plans.
  • Recruit and enroll a pre-determined number of qualified undergraduate and graduate students from a well-defined geographical area.
  • Provide extensive personal follow-up to prospective students and through ongoing email, letters and telephone calls.
  • Personal follow-up is essential at each stage of the enrollment process.
  • I completely walk the student through the virtual classroom on the first day of class by phone and email.
  • I coordinate the follow-up procedures necessary to obtain all enrollment forms needed to complete the application process.
  • I evaluate Admission files to do an unofficial determination of transferable credits.
  • I seek networking opportunities to build relationships that will expand University of Phoenix's influence in new student markets and strengthen those in existing markets.
  • As an Enrollment Counselors I am the front line ambassador for the University.
  • A prospective student's image of UOP is many times formed by my conduct, conversation and appearance of an Enrollment Counselor.
  • Enrollment Counselors are expected to represent the university in a professional manner.
Sierra Vista RegionalAccounts Payable Clerk
  • review and verify invoices and check requests.
  • sort, code and match invoices.
  • set invoices up for payment.
  • enter and upload invoices into system.
  • track expenses and process expense reports.
  • prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
  • prepare and perform check runs.
  • post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
  • reconcile accounts payable transactions.
  • prepare analysis of accounts.
  • monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
  • research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
  • maintain vendor files.
  • correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
  • produce monthly reports.
  • assist with month end closing.
  • provide supporting documentation for audits.
Education and Training
University of ArizonaDecember 2014B.A.S: Human ServicesSierra Vista, AZHuman Services Phi Theta Kappa - Honors Society
Military Experience
ArmyJuly 2001 to June 2004Logistics Specialist
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Vein Innovations
  • Cobb Internal Medicine
  • New Era Family Practice
  • Apollo Group / University of Phoenix
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
  • Sierra Vista Regional
  • Army

School Attended

  • University of Arizona

Job Titles Held:

  • Public Health Advisor
  • Medical Assistant
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Benefit Coordinator
  • Enrollment Counselor
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Logistics Specialist

Degrees

  • B.A.S : Human Services

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