Medicaid Service Coordinator

Posted on: 2007-09-19

VERONICA TICAS 887 Henry Street Uniondale, NY 11553 (516) 749-2784 [email protected] EDUCATION United Nations mandated University for Peace, San José, Costa Rica M.A. in Gender and Peacebuilding July 2007 St. John’s University, Jamaica, New York M.A. in Sociology May 2005 (GPA 3.86/4.0) St. John’s University, Jamaica, New York B.A. in Sociology May 2004 (GPA 3.85/4.0) Minor: Psychology Summa cum Laude HONORS Dean’s List 200-2004 Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Honorable Mention in the Department of Sociology 2003 and 2004 EMPLOYMENT September 2005 – August 2006 Hispanic Counseling Center, Inc. Hempstead, New York Medicaid Service Coordinator · Advocate for developmentally disabled adults and children and prepare Individualized Service Plans for consumers · Coordinate government benefits and programs for developmentally disabled adults and children · Provide translation services during medical appointments and school meetings. September 2004 – May 2005 St. John’s University Jamaica, New York Graduate Assistant · Assist professors in preparing for presentations and class · Perform literature research for three professors on a various range of topics · Compile a database of New York Crime for each Community District and analyzed New York City’s demographics using SPSS. May 2004 - August 2004 Joint Board 18 Mineola, New York Secretary · Perform various clerical duties such as answering phones, mailings, and data entry. · Communicate with companies and members to inform them what medical and dental benefits the union provides December 2000 – August 2004 Dr. Warren Zelman’s Office Garden City, New York Clerical Assistant · Prepare medical files for incoming patients by contacting patient’s insurance company to verify eligibility and benefits and authorize any medical procedures · Communicate extensively with patients regarding appointments and answer any financial or insurance questions patients may have SKILLS Microsoft Office, Corel Word Perfect, Internet Research, and SPSS Fluent in Spanish and Basic knowledge of French COMMUNITY SERVICE St. Martha’s Youth Group, Youth Coordinator Jan. 2000 – Aug. 2006 · Prepare agenda filled with spiritual and social themes in bi-monthly meetings · Organize fundraisers and community service projects for teens ages 12-18 Schneider’s Children Hospital, Psychiatric Unit, Volunteer Oct. 2003 – May 2004 · Assist supervisor with parent-child activities and · Interact with children during group rehabilitation