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Blanca Barron

Patient Navigator / Linkage To Care
SALINAS

Summary

Dynamic Patient Navigator with extensive experience at Access Support Network, excelling in case management and customer service. Expert in insurance processes, I effectively streamlined patient-provider communication, enhancing care coordination. Bilingual and dedicated, I fostered patient self-advocacy, ensuring tailored care plans and improved patient satisfaction through compassionate support and ongoing assessments.

Experienced with patient advocacy and support, ensuring seamless navigation through healthcare systems. Utilizes strong communication skills to connect patients with necessary resources and services. Knowledge of coordinating care and collaborating effectively with healthcare providers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Patient Navigator / Linkage to Care

Access Support Network
06.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Supported patients in managing their mental and emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and appropriate referrals to specialized care providers.
  • Coached patients on self-advocacy.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers for enhanced care coordination and timely treatment.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
  • Improved patient understanding of treatment plans with clear, compassionate communication.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to assess patient satisfaction and gather feedback for service enhancement.
  • Educated patients on insurance and healthcare plans.
  • Organized community health fairs, connecting patients with vital resources and information.
  • Developed strategies to improve overall efficiency in the navigation process while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Consulted with medical staff and ancillary department to eliminate barriers to delivery of care and identified service delivery problems and potential for patient management intervention.
  • Maintained detailed records of all patient interactions in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.

Education

Phlebotomy Technician / CPR Certified

Salinas Adult School Cal Reginal
Salinas, CA
08-2025

High School Diploma -

Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Bilingual

Insurance expert

Document filing

Multitasking Abilities

Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits explanation

Customer service

Case management

Problem-solving

Punctual and hardworking

Time management

Resolving problems

Certification

State of California HIV/HCV Testing and Counseling Skills

Timeline

State of California HIV/HCV Testing and Counseling Skills

10-2019

Patient Navigator / Linkage to Care

Access Support Network
06.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Watsonville High School
05.2001 -

Phlebotomy Technician / CPR Certified

Salinas Adult School Cal Reginal
Blanca BarronPatient Navigator / Linkage To Care