Assistant Occupational Therapist

Crystal Sanchez

**** ********** **., ******* ** *7059

(956) 266- 4080

************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Rehabilitation Technician position where I can utilize my

practical experience, education, and knowledge while providing quality

health care to patients.

SKILLS

- Strong organizational and planning skills, cold calls, impeccable

attention to detail.

- Bilingual in English and Spanish

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pro Doc, Hootsuite

(social media)

- Excellent intrapersonal skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fetal Center Intake Coordinator

Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX Aug '13 -

Present

. Handle incoming calls and requests from patients and physicians for

referrals and appointments utilizing computerized registration,

scheduling system and multiple software programs.

. Identify a unique patient identification number (medical record

number) to track a patient's care throughout TCH; facilitate the

billing of hospital charges; register patients and obtain correct

demographic and insurance information.

. Educate and communicate arrival times, how to cancel and reschedule

an appointment and other information necessary to streamline the

process for patient arrival.

. Handle incoming calls and requests from patients and physicians for

referrals and appointments utilizing computerized registration,

scheduling system and multiple software programs.

Lead Chiropractic Assistant/ Community Outreach Coordinator

Maximized Living Health Center, San Antonio, TX Nov

'11 - Feb '13

. Managed front reception desk for Dr. Clayton Hansen an official

performance doctor for the 2012 USA Olympic Wrestling, Judo and

Weightlifting teams.

. Formulated at-home Rehab therapy sheets for each patient based on each

patients specific needs.

. Demonstrated rehabilitative warm up exercises to patients before and

after adjustments. Answered in detail any questions or concerns

regarding warm up or exercises.

. Attended quarterly training seminars out of state for further

extensive training with other Maximized Living doctors and

Chiropractic Assistants in the country.

. Served as first point of contact, proficiencies in telephone calls,

greeting patients and upheld flow of events at a high volume office.

Legal Assistant

Jarvis Law Firm LLC., McAllen, TX Dec'10-

Oct '11

. Prepare legal contracts, which include wills, contracts, appeals,

closings for federal and civil court dates and hearings.

. Prepared correspondence and pleadings related to the work using ProDoc

and other computer programs.

. Kept up to date with the attorney's calendar that included all

important dates utilizing a legal government website.

. Worked closely with different government agencies in order to obtain

and provide essential information to both the client and the attorney;

while at the same time maintaining confidentiality.

Student Intern

Rio Grande Valley Council Inc. Pharr, TX June

'11- August '11

. Qualified for a Student Internship with Rio Grande Valley Council Inc.

completing a total of 320 hours closely with an Intervention

Specialist.

. We provided presentations and information about the danger of chemical

dependency and encourage healthier lifestyles for low economic areas

in the Rio Grande Valley.

. Hands on experience in different resources in the community,

primarily focused on adolescents.

. Visited IRRA charter school weekly to provide a program intended to

intervene and increase access to resources available for pregnant-

post partum women in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties.

. Along with Communities Against Substance Abuse (C.A.S.A) assisted

their 3rd Annual Christmas in August in which they provided school

supplies to about 250 local students in need.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitative Services

Fall 2006- Summer 2011

The University of Texas Pan- American

Edinburg, Texas

Graduation Date: August 2011

Dean's list

VOLUNTEER WORK

NTS Therapy Houston,

TX Volunteered at NTS Therapy and working closely with a licensed

Occupational Therapist. Assisted in formulating activities of daily living

related to the therapies. The children range from 4 - 13 years old. The

therapies range from activities with children with autism and/ or children

with minor to severe disabilities.

Habitat for Humanity San

Antonio,TX

Assisted in the completion of a few homes by cleaning, painting walls,

assembling a chain fence with the help of others. Made certain that the

finishing touches on the house were complete and the house was ready for

the families to move in.

Border Hand Rehabilitative Therapy

McAllen, TX

Volunteer at a licensed Occupational Therapist's office and assisted in his

daily activities with his patients. Interacted with the patients and learn

more about the disabilities they faced. Brainstormed with the therapist on

how the patient could benefit from further therapies and exercises.

HESTEC at The University of Texas Pan American

Edinburg, TX

In correlation with UTPA, served as a volunteer on campus and brought

awareness to the community and to the student body about persons with

disabilities and how to further help them around campus. As an organization

we were able to advocate for people with disabilities and raise awareness

of the ongoing drinking and driving epidemic.

Mujeres Unidas (Women Together)

McAllen,TX

Volunteered at this battered women's shelter and was able to raise and

individually wrap new/ used toys for the children of Mujeres Unidas around

Christmas time. We collected books toys and even gently used items for the

women who turn to Mujeres Unidas for help and safety.

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