Edwin Guerrero-Garcia
Oxnard
Summary
Dedicated Community Health Worker with expertise in health education, public outreach, and referral coordination. Proven ability to connect families to essential services and improve healthcare access for underserved populations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Ventura County
Ventura, CA
2023 - Current
- Educated community members on health resources and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted in coordinating outreach programs to promote wellness initiatives.
- Conducted screenings for health conditions and referred clients to appropriate services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient follow-up and support.
- Implemented culturally sensitive communication techniques to improve engagement with diverse populations.
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Promoted access to healthcare services for underprivileged populations through community outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
Medical Assistant
Las Islas Family Medical Group
Oxnard, CA
2018 - 2023
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient intake, including medical history documentation and appointment scheduling.
- Administered vaccines and medications under physician supervision.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and processed specimens for analysis.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medication usage, and preventive care strategies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School
Oxnard, CASkills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Schedule management
- Health education
- HIPAA guidelines
- Public outreach
- Referral coordination
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Data collection
- Cerner
- HMIS
- Insurances (verifying and checking)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Ventura County
2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Las Islas Family Medical Group
2018 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School