Amílcar Soto Mercado
Epidemiologist
San Juan,P.R.
Summary
Demonstrated success in public health projects and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis and training new telephone interviewers and students. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Epidemiologist and Survey Group Leader
Puerto Rico Department of Health
San Juan, Puerto Rico
10.2015 - Current
- Provide training to new interviewers and monitor their performance.
- Offer recommendations to other interviewers whenever it is necessary.
- Perform phones interviews about Asthma, selected diseases and main core Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System study.
- Perform analysis through statistics and reports of data obtained in surveys.
- Served as mentor for Public Health students.
- Create and design pilot studies to test validity and reliability of questionnaires.
- Manage studies samples and survey protocols.
- Collaborated with the design and questionnaire validity of the study "Assessment of contraceptive use in Puerto Rico during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak".
Statistical Analyst
Triple-S Salud
San Juan, P.R.
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Created statistical reports, dashboards and comparative analysis of claims and internal data while identified trends, patterns and fluctuations.
- Participated from CMS Data Validation & Part C - Organization Determinations, Appeals and Grievances Audit.
- Supported Medical Policy Department in creating reports of utilization and policy payments.
- Supported Stars Rating Department by giving reports of Gaps in Care Measures and demographic information.
- Participated in committees, analyzed strategies and gave recommendations for future action to the corporation.
Homeless Management Information Systems Analyst
Coalición de Coaliciones, Inc
Ponce, Puerto Rico
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed analysis of homeless population trends to create interventions and health policy.
- Worked with different agencies of Puerto Rico to develop strategic plans for using HMIS to reduce long-term homelessness and developing data driven solutions.
- Developed, implemented and enforced a work plan to insure HMIS is compliant with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Technical Standards.
- Collaborated with the logistic of Puerto Rico Homeless Census carried out every two years.
Cashier
Walmart
Hatillo, Puerto Rico
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Greeted customers as they arrive at checkout counter.
- Conducted financial transactions using cash registers by taking cash in exchange for the items sold.
- Scanned merchandise to determine prices and provide customers with information on what needs to be paid.
- Listened to and attempt to resolve customers complaints and ensure that any escalated ones are informed to the right department.
Crew Member
Burguer King
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders following approved procedures.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross contamination.
- Cooked and packaged large batches of food that were prepared to order or kept hot until needed.
- Cleaned the interior and exterior of restaurants' building including kitchen, floors, tables, chairs, bathrooms, windows, and walls.
Education
Master in Divinity - Theology
Seminario Teológico De Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico 01.2018 - Current
Master in Public Health - Epidemiology
Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, Puerto Rico 08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico 08.2005 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Domingo Aponte Collazo
Lares, Puerto Rico 08.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Statistical analysis
Team leadership and direction
Research skills
Interviewer techniques
Questionnaire design
Timeline
Master in Divinity - Theology
Seminario Teológico De Puerto Rico
01.2018 - Current
Statistical Analyst
Triple-S Salud
07.2017 - 09.2020
Epidemiologist and Survey Group Leader
Puerto Rico Department of Health
10.2015 - Current
Homeless Management Information Systems Analyst
Coalición de Coaliciones, Inc
10.2014 - 10.2015
Master in Public Health - Epidemiology
Ponce Health Sciences University
08.2012 - 12.2014
Cashier
Walmart
11.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
08.2005 - 06.2012
Crew Member
Burguer King
02.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Domingo Aponte Collazo
08.2002 - 05.2005