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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

-Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs), laboratory personnel, clinical managers, and sponsors to facilitate the implementation of diverse protocols for assigned research projects (specifically schizophrenic) across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and project flow.-Assists in coordinating the informed consent process and enrollment of research subjects into relevant studies, while continuously learning and ensuring adherence to all inclusion and exclusion criteria, and practicing Good Clinical Practice -Conducts comprehensive audits of research studies to verify accuracy, integrity, and consistency, upholding quality standards and regulatory compliance. Additionally, orchestrates study-monitoring visits to sustain ongoing oversight and regulatory adherence.

Dallas, Texas, United States

-Provided comprehensive direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, and promptly addressing any adverse effects, such as panic attacks, high blood pressure, or intense dissociation.-Implemented evidence-based practices and adhered to established protocols to optimize patient outcomes and minimize potential risks.-Held managerial responsibilities, including medication procurement, patient scheduling, and oversight of up to 7 patients concurrently, while upholding stringent standards of safety and efficiency.-Collaborated closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure the seamless integration of patient care plans and adjustments to treatment modalities as necessary

Austin, Texas, United States

-Expertly managed the initial appointment scheduling process for patients, ensuring prompt and efficient access to healthcare services.-Diligently verified patients' insurance coverage through various platforms, including TMHP, Availity, Optum, and Superior, to facilitate accurate billing and reimbursement processes.-Maintained meticulous records and documentation procedures, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of patient information at all times (Custody Agreements, Release of Information Forms, and Consent Forms)-Established and maintained effective communication channels with referral sources, such as School Districts, Outpatient/Inpatient facilities, and Local Agencies, to facilitate seamless coordination of patient care.

Dallas, Texas, United States

-Provided interpretation services for psychiatrists during medication checks, assessments, and evaluations, facilitating effective communication and understanding between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients.-Conducted thorough insurance verifications to confirm coverage eligibility and facilitate seamless billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement for clinic services rendered.-Managed a wide range of confidential documents, including hospital discharges, probation referrals, prescriptions, and assessment forms, with the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.-Facilitated medication management by calling in prescriptions to the pharmacy, coordinating medication refills, and assisting patients with medication-related inquiries, demonstrating efficiency and professionalism in medication coordination processes.

Researched how children translating for their English-limited parents affects their social, emotional, educational, and physical health development.  Interview prospective interns  Train and examine new interns with project procedures used during home visits Driving to individual participants homes to gather data Collect sensitive material such as hair, saliva, and blood samples Use RedCap to contact families and set-up visits

Austin, Texas, United States

• Handle special projects for staff and faculty • Deliver and pick-up confidential information for the Director of CMHC• Keep track of inventory, organize mail, and help set up for meetings • Communicate with local mental health clinics

L.E.A.P. Leveraging Evidence & Advancing Practice for Youth Mental Health Services Use excel to track participant’s progress Code data and clean up any errors done in the survey, using Qualtrics Communicate with the participants to continue their progress in the study Traveling to Corpus Christi to recruit new participants

Austin, Texas, United States

• Handle reimbursements to staff and faculty using the *DEFINE system • Fill out and process Official Occasional Expense Form for entertainment events for the department • Answer phone calls, direct staff & students, make copies, and organize inventory • Carry and deposit financial transactions to centralized business office • Handled and filed confidential business documents