SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
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WUENEDHIT SALAZAR PEREZ

Department of Health Services
Pomona
2
Languages
18
years of professional experience

Caring Community Health Worker looking to bring 10 years’ experience in the field to a challenging new role. Focused on assisting community members with close support and valid education. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new challenges and changes to best enhance the organizational brand.

Professional with solid background in community health and wellness. Demonstrates strong ability to engage with diverse populations, provide education, and support health initiatives. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieves impactful outcomes. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in delivering patient-centered care.

Compassionate Community Health Worker with 10 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.

Work History

Senior Community Health Worker

8 Years 10 Months
Department of Health Services | 10.2017 - Current
  • Handled research and administrative tasks to support community outreach and program initiatives.
  • Applied concise time-management to meet deadlines.
  • Acquired and maintained knowledge of with all LA County policies and procedures.
  • Returned calls, emails and faxes according to departmental policy.
  • Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
  • Notified individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals and provided transportation to appointments.
  • Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork.
  • Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
  • Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
  • Created and oversaw training courses focused on team and community education.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Distributed flyers, brochures or other informational or educational documents to inform members of targeted community.
  • Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.
  • Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid Disability, General relief or housing.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Executed data compilation and input processes using Orchid Champs and eConsult, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in information management.
  • Receives service referrals from Primary,Family Med and Specialty Clinics.
  • Community Health worker assist welfare recipients and or undeserved in variety of ways such as obtaining food stamps housing, medical, mental health or substance use care thru appropriate linkage
  • Provides information with self-governed client entities and group programs Complex Care Management, HHP, Enhanced Care Management

Rehabilitation Technician

3 Years
Procel | 09.2014 - 09.2017
  • Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
  • Frequently checked up on patients and offered assistance on using equipment.
  • Monitored treatment supply inventory and requisitioned low-stock items to prevent shortages.
  • Inspected treatment rooms and equipment to verify safety and functionality prior to each appointment.
  • Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
  • Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Utilized computer system to update records with insurance cards, credit card numbers and personal information.
  • Compiled intake forms, insurance cards and liability waivers before new patient appointments.
  • Produced and distributed memos, newsletters and other forms of communication.
  • Conducted transactions, confirming patient information and processing according to standard protocol.
  • Maintained important files, running reports and delivering updates on occupancy and revenue.
  • Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
  • Greeted visitors to provide information and direct to appropriate personnel.

Chiropractor Assistant

5 Years 7 Months
Beverly Hills Chiropractor Medical Group | 01.2009 - 08.2014
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Kept abreast of all federal regulations affecting compensation structures, including Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Developed and maintained company-wide job description records and library.
  • Negotiated collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers and mediated labor disputes and grievances.
  • Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
  • Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
  • Examined claims, records and procedures to grant approval of coverage.
  • Corresponded with insured or agent to obtain information or inform of account status or changes.

Education

Complex Care Management

Population Health Management Health Services | 01-2020

Advance Motivational Interviewing

UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs | 11-2017

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Ultrasound Tech Career Colleges of America | South Gate | 09-2012

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

Walter Jay M.D. Institute | Los Angeles, CA | 01-2006

Skills

Organized and Detail-Oriented
Infant Mortality Reduction
Chronic Disease Rates
HIPAA Guidelines
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Health Coaching
Individual and Community Advocacy
Verbal and Written Communication
Community Outreach
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Conducting Home Visits
Client and Community Service
Client Transportation
Maintaining Updated Records
Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Case Needs Assessments
Cross-Departmental Agency Collaboration
Health Service Referrals
Life Skills Instruction
Relationship Building
Work Planning and Organization
Social Services Application Assistance
Resource Advocacy
Training Skills
Materials Development
Team Assignments
Schedule Management
Health Fair Participation
Critical Thinking
Risk Prevention Education
Group Discussions
CPR and First Aid
Informational Brochures Distribution
Client Databases
MS Office
Active Listening
Community Education
Diabetes Management Instruction
Honest and Ethical
Leading Community Events
High-Risk Populations Identification
Cultural Mediation
Orchid
CHAMPS
IBHIS

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Full Professional
English: Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Community Health Worker

Department of Health Services
10.2017 - CurrentRead More

Rehabilitation Technician

Procel
09.2014 - 09.2017Read More

Chiropractor Assistant

Beverly Hills Chiropractor Medical Group
01.2009 - 08.2014Read More

Walter Jay M.D. Institute

Medical Assistant from Medical Assisting
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UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

Advance Motivational Interviewing
Read More

Population Health Management Health Services

Complex Care Management
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Ultrasound Tech Career Colleges of America

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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WUENEDHIT SALAZAR PEREZ