Access Representative
Jan 2012－Present
University Of California －
Irvine,
CA
Increase awareness and educate four counties and communities about Covenant Hosice services; Gain appropriate referrals for our care; Responsible for meeting new physicians and gaining their trust in end of life care; Meet with patients and families to discuss University Of California services; Visit nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and physician offices on a regular basis; Update contracts between University Of California and facilities as well as educate about different levels of care; Present inservices for CEU credits to healthcare professionals; Understand reimbursement sources for University Of California services; Interacts and plays an active role with the interdisciplanary team and serve as a liason between staff and physicians; Audit University Of California charts and maintain positive relationships; Coordinate and participate in community events and facilitate educational opportunities; Participate in fundraising events for indigent care; Serve as a mentor for other reps and assist with the interview process.
Pre-K teacher
Aug 2011－Dec 2011
Wcca －
Arden,
NC
Responsible for the pre-k class at Malone School; Make home visits to the students home and maintain skills checklist for the students; create lesson plans and educational learning experiences for the children; maintain a positive relationship with the parents and children; broaden knowledge through educational activities and hands on experiences.
Community Educator
Nov 2009－Aug 2011
Amerihealth Caritas Health Plan －
New Orleans,
LA
Same duties and responsibilities as Access Representative.
Social Worker
Jan 2001－Nov 2009
Fresenius Medical Care －
Irving,
TX
Responsible for carrying a caseload and making monthly visits; Assist with financial resources and applications; Provide emotional support, education and active listening; Assess end of life choices and carry out the completion of these wishes; Make appropriate referrals to community resources; Supervise interns; Complete necessary paperwork for hospital and nursing home admissions/placements; Interact and play an activie role in the interdisciplinary group; Completes all documentaion in the EMR.
Human Services Counselor III
Apr 1999－Feb 2001
State Of Florida －
Boca Raton,
FL
Complete phsychosocial assessments for admissions, discharges and annual updates; Promote family contact and interaction; Responsible for obtaining available financial resources and third party benefits; Monitor spending of clients'money; Participate with the interdisiplinary team daily; Maintain the role of advocate for client and family; Visit clients on a regular schedule; Monitor client programs and/or transitions in life and assist with transitioning clients out of the residential facility into the community.
