Sharon LaVorin
Covid-19 Contact Tracing/Tester at Veritas Healthcare- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
United Education Institute
Experience
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Veritas Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Covid-19 Contact Tracing/Tester
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Aug 2022 - Present
- Taking mid-nasal swab samples on clients- Assisting with Saliva testing- Running tests through medical equipment- Input of data into an EMR- Pomona Unified School District - Taking mid-nasal swab samples on clients- Assisting with Saliva testing- Running tests through medical equipment- Input of data into an EMR- Pomona Unified School District
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Covid-19 Contact Tracer
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Nov 2020 - Present
A Contact Tracer is a licensed public health professional providing support to a health department in the fight against COVID-19. The contact tracer is responsible for reaching out to people (contacts) who have been exposed to COVID-19 and providing health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission. Dialogue with contacts will be guided by standard protocols to obtain any symptom history and other relevant health information, provide instructions for self-quarantine, and make appropriate referrals to testing, clinical services, and other essential support services. This position will require prioritization, prompt action, and attention to detail in documentation and data management as multiple investigations will be conducted simultaneously. Contract tracers are required to follow all designated scripts and comply with policies and procedures provided by the health department regarding confidentiality and data security for the handling of sensitive client information and protected health information.
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Medcor
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Covid-19 Screener
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
Provide screenings to employees who volunteer, using Medcor protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.Provide patient care (where necessary) according to Patient Care ProtocolProvide COVID-19 FAQ’s and educational material with daily status updates (as available) from our Clinical Affairs teamSite liaison for following preventative practices (proper hygiene, social distancing and other practices)Put on (don) and remove (doff) personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocol.Enter data in Medcor’s database.Provide data to client upon request or as agreed to by client.Disseminating relevant client policies and info given to us and as directed by client.Being a general resource to client and employees.General Maintenance of the facility which includes:Sanitization of screening station as per the protocol and at least once per day sterilization of equipment/instruments usedInventory and ordering of medical and office supplies
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Cigna
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Prior Authorization Representative
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
Facilitates cross-functional resolution of drug coverage issues & proactively address, researches & resolves issues impacting revenue optimization.Performs medical /pharmacy benefit verification requiring complex decision skills based on payer and process knowledge resulting in on boarding or no starting a specialty patients.Contacts benefit providers to gather policy benefits/limitations.Coordinating and ensuring services provided will be reimbursable (e.g., deductible amounts, co-payments, effective date, levels of care, authorization, etc.).Directly interfaces with external clients.Performs medical /pharmacy benefit verification requiring complex decision skills based on payer and process knowledge resulting in on boarding or no starting a specialty patients.Provide expert assistance to clients on patient status.Liaison for company providing referral status reporting.
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Providence
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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CMA
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Aug 2000 - May 2020
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions andprepared for physician examinations.Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing bycollecting and processing specimens.Obtained client medical history, including medicationinformation, symptoms and allergies.Taught patients about medications, procedures and care planinstructions.Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data forinterpretation by physician.Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medicalequipment.Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected labspecimens.Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributedsample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions andrefills.Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatmentprocedures, such as setting up and operating special medicalequipment and apparatus.
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Education
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2005 - 2006
Fullerton College
Ceritified, Esthetician
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