Maricela Garcia, MPH, CPH
Epidemiologist at City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified in Public Health (CPH)
National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)Oct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Community Health Worker
Texas Department of State Health ServicesOct, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Epidemiologist
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May 2022 - Present
-Case investigator of Texas notifiable conditions for the epidemiology program. -Abstract clinical data from medical records. Provide surveillance for communicable diseases. Interview and follow up with patients for case investigations. -Assist in data collection and clinical abstraction from EMRs of healthcare facilities in the largest service area. -Follow up with patients and conduct interviews for surveillance processes. -Manage investigations and surveillance of waterborne, foodborne, zoonotic, respiratory, and vaccine-preventable diseases. -Report data and findings in compliance with local, state, and federal agency guidelines and regulations and to various professional, state, and local partners. -Initiates, reviews, and provides consultation on epidemiological investigations for infection prevention. -Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, providers, labs, and medical staff to gather data. -Maintain high accuracy and quality submission of cases to the state registry. Show less
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Texas Department of State Health Services
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Medical Practices
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200 - 300 Employee
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Public Health and Prevention Specialist III - Surveillance Specialist
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2022
-Identified cases of reportable birth defects (structural malformations/ chromosomal disorders). -Provide technical assistance with birth defects field active surveillance and clinical data collection from the largest tertiary hospitals in the service area. -Abstract complex cases from paper or electronic medical records of cases identified for the birth defects registry with great attention to detail. -Checks vital records database for missing or otherwise critical data elements. -Assists with quality assurance for the field surveillance of birth defects and checks for and assists in rectifying discrepancies identified in electronic records. -Developed internal SOP’s and resources for staff on work procedures, accessing EMR systems, and troubleshooting. Show less
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San Antonio Eye Bank
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Ocular Laboratory Tech
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2018
-Preparation of clean room and Biosafety hood, and use of aseptic techniques. -Assist during the processing of corneal tissue. -Recovery of corneal tissue from cadaveric donors for transplant or research. -Obtain medical records for donor suitability, enter findings into database, and determine cause of death. -Exposure to human tissue and bodily fluids. -Communicate with hospital, funeral, and management personnel. -Preparation of clean room and Biosafety hood, and use of aseptic techniques. -Assist during the processing of corneal tissue. -Recovery of corneal tissue from cadaveric donors for transplant or research. -Obtain medical records for donor suitability, enter findings into database, and determine cause of death. -Exposure to human tissue and bodily fluids. -Communicate with hospital, funeral, and management personnel.
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University Health System
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United States
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Government Administration
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Patient Navigator
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May 2017 - Jan 2018
-Encouraging baby boomers to get tested for HCV, to prevent and/or treat liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. -Serve as the liaison between patients, clinics, and providers to increase HCV screening. -Guide patients through prevention and screening services, outreach, and provide education. -Patient tracking, data entry, and reporting in EMR and spreadsheet database. -Implement grant-funded project and assist with developing protocols and workflows. -Speak with providers on patient care and appropriate testing protocols. -Developed reference guides for navigation processes. -Provided education and helped patients manage and navigate their Healthcare. Show less
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GenCure
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cord Blood Laboratory Technologist
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
-Accession, process, and test cord blood units for storage, research, or transplantation. -Analyze units for proper cryostorage acceptability and shipments for transplant. -Assist in the preparation of daily activity reports related to processing, resolution of discrepancies, and retention of products not qualified for release. -Review of laboratory charts of banked units for the national registry. -Communicate with hospital personnel for inquiries/discrepancies on units. -Follow all safety, legal, and quality standards, and strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Show less
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QualTex Laboratories
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technologist
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
-Process and test plasma and whole blood samples for infectious disease/NAT testing. -Competent in automated machines (PRISM, s201) and semi-automated assays for NAT testing. -Evaluating results and recognizing unusual test results and resolving discrepancies. -Ensure quality control of testing systems and maintain accurate records of samples. -Experience working in a fast-paced high-volume environment. -Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) -Process and test plasma and whole blood samples for infectious disease/NAT testing. -Competent in automated machines (PRISM, s201) and semi-automated assays for NAT testing. -Evaluating results and recognizing unusual test results and resolving discrepancies. -Ensure quality control of testing systems and maintain accurate records of samples. -Experience working in a fast-paced high-volume environment. -Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Education
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University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH -
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
Graduate Certificate- Public Health, Public Health -
Northwest Vista College
Certificate, Community Health Worker Certification -
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General
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