Medical Social Worker
Resume:
Tinh Vi Ngo
San Gabriel, CA 91776
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Bryn Mawr College
Graduate School of Social Work & Social Research
Bryn Mawr, PA
Master’s of Social Work, May 2005
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development & Family Studies – Adult Development & Aging,
August 2000
HEALTHCARE SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Universal Adult Day Health Care Center
Los Angeles, CA – Social Worker, April 2008 – September 2012
• Conducted hundreds of Intake/psychosocial assessments of adult patients suffering health
and mental health problems for care/treatment planning.
• Collaborated with other health care professionals towards providing comprehensive and
effective health care.
• Implemented care/treatment plans and reassess for effectiveness at regular intervals.
• Completed accurate and clear documentation.
• Provided information and referral for community resources/services.
• Provided assistance in accessing health care and welfare programs and services such as
medical insurance coverage, housing assistance, Para-transit, in-home supportive
services, food stamps, etc.
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA – Health & Social Services Coordinator, July 2005 – June 2007
• Managed the organization’s health and social service programs for diverse individuals
throughout the life span including prenatal care, lead-poisoning prevention, tobacco
smoking cessation, and women’s breast health.
• Supervised and evaluated health programs for accomplishment of goals and striving
towards the highest quality of services.
• Consultant for inter-agency collaborations and projects that identifies needs in the
community and how to meet those needs such as access to health & mental health care
and education.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Philadelphia, PA – Care Manager, November 2000 – June 2005
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• Conducted needs and risk assessment of elderly at home including physical health,
nutrition, support system, mental health, skilled services, etc.
• Developed and coordinated over 60 care plans with patients, families, caregivers,
professionals, and service providers.
• Mobilized informal and formal resources to meet the patients’ needs and review for
changes and quality of services at regular intervals.
• Assisted with the Representative Payee Program – applying for low-income assistance,
arranging for bill payments, etc.
• Assisted with intervening in crisis situations such as Protection from Abuse including
conservatorships and finding safer and appropriate caring settings/environments.
• Provided brief counseling.
• Completed accurate and clear documentation.
• Provided information and referral.
LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES
• Can converse in Chinese (Chao Zhou Hua)
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