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SUMMARY
Hardworking healthcare professional with excellent people skills, strong knowledge working with under privileged and low- income communities. Assist with different community-based programs. Devoted to help each patient to receive the health care services they need and any other resources needed to improve their quality of life.
SKILLS
Compassion for under privileged and underserved members of the community
Ability to work independently
Organized and Detail Oriented
Fluent in Spanish & English
Knowledgeable with medical terminology
KELLY SUCHER
757 SW 2ND STREET MOORE, OK 73160
405-***-**** ad2x3x@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
June, 2022 To December, 2023
Community Health Worker
Community Health Mercy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy services standard. Help our patients and the community to access financial assistance, navigating the health care system, make appointments, referrals to different programs. Identify the needs of each patient promptly and efficiently, answered calls, meet with patients to provide information on services available in our ministry and the community to improve their quality of life for them and their families.
May, 2020 to June, 2022
Community Specialist I
Community Action Agency
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Assisting the community with their housing, utility cost, bus passes, and food referral program needs. Referral of clients to other services, resources, and/or agencies as detailed below:
Analyzed client’s financial and eligibility information to determine eligibility for required programs
Reviewed applications and contacted applicants for verification of information
Provided appointments for our clients for in-person review while maintaining detailed client records and confidentiality
Delivered information on available programs and funds that are available. And assisted clients by providing the best program to suit their needs and most beneficial
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
June, 2014 – May, 2020 Medical Interpreter
Castro Interpreting & Translating
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Conducted medical and general interpreting between patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and their physicians, nurses, lab technicians, physical therapist, surgeons, office support staff etc.
Assessed and monitored patients' understanding of information conveyed during admissions, exams, consults, procedures, and many other provider-patient encounters
Accompanied clients to office visits and specialty appointments while assisting with translation of medical forms, etc.
Maintained confidentiality in all matters related to patient care & HIPPA requirements.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, OK Associate Degree in Police Science & Criminal Investigation President Honor Roll Member
Platt College, Moore, OK Medical Assistance & Phlebotomy
Master Degree in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
Culinary Institute of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain