Maria Meza
Shafter
Summary
Experienced Unit Coordinator with robust background in healthcare administration. Successfully streamlined operations, improved patient flow and ensured compliance within fast-paced hospital settings. Strengths lie in coordinating unit activities, managing administrative tasks, and enhancing team communication. Known for offering support to medical staff and delivering high-quality patient care services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Coordinator Clinical Services
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Bakersfield
11.2024 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team conferences to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Provided support and guidance to clinical staff on patient care issues.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Monitored quality assurance activities within the unit, including chart audits and clinical performance improvement initiatives.
- Department of Justice
Key Holder into Assistant Manager
Sunglass Hut
Bakersfield
11.2020 - Current
- Promoted from Key Holder to Assistant Manager within a year
- Executed strategic scheduling to optimize team productivity, helping reach daily sales goals
- Achieved $500K in personal sales within the first year; contributed to $1.3M in store sales
- Managed data entry for weekly schedules, payroll, and daily KPIs
- Proactively engaged with customers to boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
Admin Assistant
Ascension Center
Bakersfield
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Contributed to a range of services, including Early Start Assessments, ABA Therapy, Speech and Language Services, and Counseling, through a contract with Kern Regional Center.
- Recruited, screened, and onboarded candidates
- Led HR audits, ensuring 100% compliance with company policies.
- Processed payroll
- Medical Billing: CPT & ICD-10
- Ensured regulatory compliance with Department of Social Services
- Supported daily office operations and administrative tasks
- Contributed to a range of services, including Early Start Assessments, ABA Therapy, Speech and Language Services, and Counseling, through a contract with Kern Regional Center.
Education
B.A. - Liberal Studies in Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2021
Associate Degree - Communication
Taft College
Taft, CA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter, CA05.2017
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical billing
- Staff scheduling
- Data entry
Languages
- English, Fluent Speaker, Reader, and Writer
- Spanish, Fluent Speaker, Reader, and Writer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Unit Coordinator Clinical Services
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Admin Assistant
Ascension Center
06.2023 - 06.2025
Key Holder into Assistant Manager
Sunglass Hut
11.2020 - Current
B.A. - Liberal Studies in Education
Fresno Pacific University
Associate Degree - Communication
Taft College
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School