Biologist
Resume:
Kelechukwu N. Iheukwumere
Sharon Hill, PA, 19079
*.***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A determined Biology graduate seeking job opportunities in the science and health field which
will allow for the utilization of my acquired skills.
EDUCATION:
Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Graduation year: 2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Carried out research on cell proteins, which included dynamin and actin to ascertain the
role of SiRNA in astrocytoma cells.
Techniques in Biology Lab
Gel Electrophoresis
Tissue Culture
Western Blotting
Aseptic techniques
Serial dilution
DNA PCR
Cloning
Techniques in Chemistry Lab
Thin Layer Chromatography
Distillation
Extraction
Centrifugation
NMR
INSTRUMENTATION:
Centrifuge, Fluorescent Microscopy, UV, Mass Spectrometer
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Mathematica
MEDICAL SKILLS:
ICD-9 codes, medical terminology, EMR/HER, HMO, PPO and HCPCS, medical insurance
(Medicare and Medicaid), medical coding, scheduling/follow up patients, inpatient and
outpatient care
AWARDS:
Missouri State University: Dean’s List Award for a 3.5 or higher GPA during Fall 2006
semester.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Collections Specialist, October 2014 - Present
American Red Cross, Philadelphia, PA
• Conduct donor health history screening.
• Drive set-up, donor greeting, labeling, processing and packing blood, donor reaction care
and processing and packing of blood.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures,
Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
other applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
• Daily function checks, assemble and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a state of
readiness and to maintain compliance.
Optometrist Technician/Patient Access Specialist, March 2013 – June 2014
Kessler Eyecare, Overland Park, KS
• Provide insurance verification and collect patient co-pays; start billing process
• Scan patient charts utilizing EMR software – drchrono on iPad IT devices
• Pre-assed patients via use of automated refractor and tonometer prior to Optometrist visit
• Consulted with insurance providers to get accurate details of patient benefits.
• Experience working with HMO, PPO, Medical, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and
other third party payers.
• Educated patients on the proper care and use of contact lens.
• Utilized multi-phone system to schedule current appointments and also follow-up on
yearly re-visits.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 values, medical terminology, EMR and HCPCS.
Assistant Manager, January 2013 – April 2013
Perfume Max Oak Park Mall, Overland Park, KS
• Selling perfumes, and educating customers on new products.
• POS and data entry using a cash register.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Inventory of perfumes, ordering shipment of products.
• Teleconference with other store managers on new protocols to encourage sales.
Cashier, July 2011 - December 2011
Side By Side Dessert Lounge, Springfield MO
• Receiving payments from customers, handling monetary transactions.
• Insuring customers are satisfied with the products and service.
Light baking of desserts and maintenance of the lounge.
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Supervising my other co-workers and insuring they perform at the expected level.
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Research Analyst, October 2009 – July 2011
Sociology/Political Science Department, Missouri State University
• Assist the Sociology Department in carrying out surveys for further research.
• Calling and asking people research questions which pertain to the survey being carried
out by the department.
Tutor, September 2010 – July 2011
Bearclaw Tutoring Centre, Missouri State University
• Tutor students in Math, English, Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Geography.
• Motivating students to achieve their best in their coursework.
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