1. Sashi Narayan - MPH
8921 Bertwin way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 628-7269 | sashi.narayan@comcast.net
PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Dedicated and versatile healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience across multiple disciplines,including
patient care, program management, health education, community outreach, policy and procedural development.
Extensive experience with hands-on, personalized care. Passion for healthcare policy and developing and
implementingnew programs and processes that will have a positive,lasting impact in an ever-changing public
health environment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Health Education: Extensive experience in healthcare education includes successfully managing and
implementinghealth education campaigns in underserved communities for the Health Education Council;
teaching courses on respiratory system and cardiovascular system as part of a broader program to train
medical assistants; and conducting small-group and individualizedtraining for staff and students on such
topics as documenting information with Electronic Health Records and performing laboratory tests.
 Community Outreach and Engagement: Expertise in identifying,designingand implementing new
community outreach strategies through a collaborative process to seek community input and involve
partner organizations. Significant experience conducting community outreach and education programs
targeted to schools and residents.
 Customer Service: Committed to providing the highest levelsof public health services to diverse
populations and underserved communities. Experience responding to patient questions and concerns.
 Administrative Support: Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, time management skillsand a
keen attention to detail developedover the course of managing two separate medical offices. Managed
billing,bookkeeping,insurance verification, patient charts and electronic health records, as well as a variety
of correspondence.
 Commitment: Hard-working, driven, and dedicated professional who loves to take on new challenges,
responsibilitiesand opportunities for continued career growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community Health Leader (2012- Present) – Health Education Council, West Sacramento, California
Provide health education and outreach services for the Health Education Council, a non-profit organization that
strives to buildhealthy communities by increasing access to health-related knowledge and information.
 Manage community outreach and engagement for healthy living initiativestargeted to underserved
communities; Work with a team to identifycommunity needs, enliststakeholder support, and devel op
appropriate messages, materials and activities to meet program goals.
 As a Health Educator for HEAL Zone, a Kaiser Permanente program, organize and present information to
underserved communities; Make presentations to groups of 10-50 people, educating community members
and school children about healthy eating and active living,and demonstrating healthy cooking activities.
 Coordinate, organize and deliver presentations for the Re Think Your Drink campaign, a program of the
California Department of Public Health.
 Helped with assessment and evaluation of the HEAL Zone program through UC Berkeley.Responsible for
organizing, coordinating and collecting data from 530 residents.

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Community Health Leader (Continued)
 Mentor and guide new team members by providing orientation and training on program services and tools.
 Develop community partnerships in support of community outreach programs.
Medical Assistant Instructor/Advisor (2011-2012) – Center for Employment Training. Sacramento, California
Managed all aspects of training development and deliveryto help students obtain gainful employment as medical
assistants. Responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum development,lesson planning, student testing and
evaluation, student counseling,and student relations.
 Developedlesson plans, lectures, study materials and exams, based on the organization’s accreditation
standards; instructed students in theoretical and laboratory skills,including intradermal, subcutaneous and
intramuscular injections,pharmacology and dosage calculation, and EKG placement.
 Counseled students to help them identifyand overcome barriers to their education and career.
 Developedand applied excellentpublic speaking and presentation skills.
Medical Assistant (2010-2011) – Sierra Rheumatology, Roseville, California
Managed administration of a busy medical office,including patient billingand accounting. Responsible for
registering patients, verifying insurance information, scheduling appointments and refillingprescriptions.
 Trained new staff on office procedures, documenting patient information and electronic medical records.
 Assisted the doctor with patient examination and simple medical procedures. Maintained patient
confidentiality,HIPPA, universal precautions and proper disposal of sharps.
 Provided the highest levelsof patient care, services and support.
Medical Assistant (2009-2010) – Dr. Surendar Singh Chima Family Practice, Sacramento, California
Responsible for the full spectrum of patient intake and customer service for a general practice physician. Handled
all aspects of care, documentation and billingfor a very diverse patient population.
 Strong focus on excellentcustomer service and patient relations: responded to patient questions and
concerns; followedprocedures for patient intake and processing; took medical histories; assessed and
documented patient vitals and weight; assisted with patient procedures.
 Answered phones, greeted patients, updated and filedpatient medical records, filledout insurance forms,
handled correspondence and scheduled appointments.
 Performed urine tests, EKG’s, and PPD tests.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Assistant (2001-2005) – Methodist Hospital, Sacramento, California
Performed a wide range of patient support services and individualizedcare in a hospital setting. Provided care and
tended to physical needs of the patients, while maintaining patients’ rights, privacy and dignity.
 Assisted patients in taking care of daily activities, such as walking, eating, bathing, and dressing. Took vital
signs and weight and documented the information in patient charts.
 Strictly adhered to the policies and procedures establishedby the hospital, observed safety precautions,
and maintained a positive attitude towards all standards of care and duty.
 As Unit Assistant, coordinated patient information and documentation, a task that required both accuracy
and a keen attention to detail.Registered patients, entered orders into the computer, and documented
information in patient charts. Maintained accurate daily documentation of CNA log sheet,flow sheet and
unit book.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Practice Doctor (1988-1999) – Self-Employed, Suva, Fiji
Responsible for day-to-day practice management, patient intake and assessment, patient care coordination,
performing minor surgeries, quality assurance and patient relations.
 Managed all aspects of private medical practice in two different locations, and provided care at nursing
homes and foster care facilities.
Medical Doctor (1982-1988) – Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji
Worked with general outpatient and emergency department, and dealt with acute and chronic presentations.
Completed residency in 1982.
EDUCATION
Master’s in Public Health (2012), Certified Public Health, 2013
Drexel University, Sacramento, California
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Fiji School Of Medicine, Suva, Fiji
SPECIAL TRAINING & COURSES
Program Planning and Development
Program Evaluation and Assessment
Community-Based Preventive Services and Education
Environment and Occupational Health
Health Management, Leadership, and Assurance
Health Policy and Advocacy
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certificate
BLS, American Heart Association
ACLS, American Heart Association
PALS, American Health Association
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Public Health Association
American Schools of Public Health
American Medical Association
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, Health Education Council – Heal Zone (Kaiser-Permanente), Fit Kids
Volunteer, Tzu Chi Foundation- Free clinics
Volunteer, Florida Cardiology- Externship
REFERENCES
Available upon request