Clarissa Escalante
About Clarissa Escalante
Clarissa Escalante is a Care Manager with a background in health care administration and management. She has held various roles, including Lead Patient Coordinator and Executive Staff Assistant, and has focused on improving office processes and client services throughout her career.
Work at Northwest Indiana Community Action
Clarissa Escalante has been serving as a Care Manager at Northwest Indiana Community Action since 2020. In this role, she focuses on implementing service solutions that enhance client success. Her responsibilities include improving documentation and office processes to reduce errors, ensuring that clients receive effective support and resources. Escalante's work contributes to the organization's mission of providing assistance to the community.
Previous Experience in Health Care Administration
Before her current position, Clarissa Escalante worked as a Lead Patient Coordinator at Bone And Joint Specialist from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for coordinating patient care and improving office processes. Her experience also includes serving as an Executive Staff Assistant for Congressman Peter Visclosky from 2017 to 2019, where she mentored junior team members and coordinated programs. Additionally, she worked as a Customer Service Representative at Menards from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Clarissa Escalante earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Indiana University-Northwest. Her studies, completed from 2008 to 2014, provided her with a solid foundation in health care management principles. This educational background supports her expertise in maximizing executive productivity and providing exceptional services in her professional roles.
Mentorship and Community Support
Throughout her career, Clarissa Escalante has focused on mentoring junior team members to build community support. Her experience in various roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to coordinate programs effectively. This commitment to mentorship reflects her dedication to fostering growth and development within her teams and the communities she serves.