VICKI L. ELBORNE

Pittsburgh, PA *****

412-***-****

adcpe8@r.postjobfree.com

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Medical Technologist

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

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Science professional with many years of experience in molecular biology, life science, cell culture and methodology working for academia, government, clinical and industry; BS in Biology; ability to master complex technical concepts across multiple disciplines; ability to work independently and in a team environment, handle simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.

HIPAA guidelines had to be followed while doing influenza, HIV and cell therapy. When I was doing government work there was more rules and regulations. I’m able to adjust to all environments and changes.

Passionate about the healthcare field and dedicated to upholding high standards by being detail oriented, a problem solver, meeting deadlines and having quality control experience

Developed, standardized, evaluated and modified test procedures and kept accurate documentations to assure quality control for all health industry positions

Ensured the chain of custody of patient samples was maintained and all records and documentations recorded and kept confidential

CORE COMPETENCIES

Procedure development/refinement (SOPs)

Train, mentor and supervise to pass proficiency tests

Quality control

Lab safety

Planning and scheduling

Data Entry

Efficient, accurate and detail oriented

Analytical skills/critical thinking

Problem solving/troubleshooting

SOFTWARE SKILLS

MiniTab

Primer 3

LIMS Database

Sequencher

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

BLAST

DIVA

Flow Jo

EDUCATION

DeVry University (online) – 2019

MBC-HIC Certificate Program

Dean’s list 3.92

MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING PRACTICUM

DeVry University May-June 2019

Coded 100 cases: 16 ER, 24 Outpatient Clinic, 15 Outpatient Surgery and 45 Inpatients

Billing and Coding

Medi-Help Medical Center and Urgent Care, Mt. Lebanon, PA Oct 2019 – present

Check in patients for regular PCP visits or urgent care visits involving non-life-threatening surgeries, such as allergic reactions, burns, rashes, sprains, minor broken bones or lacerations. Validate ID and insurance. Also provide physical therapies, X-rays, endoscopy tests, ultrasound, EKG, Echocardiography and more. When patient check out, ensure all test complete and prescriptions written and see if patient has a balance before charging copay and billing insurance. Call or fax prescriptions to pharmacies, get prior authorization for services patient need.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate July 2014-present

Kohl’s, Bethel Park, PA

Ascertains customers’ needs and helps them locate or obtain and compute sales price to process cash or credit transaction.

WW Guide September 2013-present

WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Pittsburgh, PA

Provide weekly analysis and actively listen to challenges and successes to help them find alternative solutions for their challenges for better success or to keep up the corrective action(s) to keep seeing success.

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Senior Research Technologist/Lab Manager September 2014–February 2016

University of Pittsburgh, Center for Vaccine Research Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA

1 of 13 BSL-3 facilities funded by NIH to combat globally significant pathogenic agents. Comparison of influenza vaccine regimens in pediatric patients: immunity and efficacy. Chosen to go to CDC in Atlanta, GA for training.

Research Associate Clinical Research June 2009–April 2013

UPMC Magee Women’s Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

Microbicide trial network (MTN) was unable to prove changes in cytokines and chemokines for 2 years. Within 6 months after hired all primers, probes, conditions where optimized and reduced cost by 25 % for the clinical research regional trials. Allowing development of gel. Established quantitative RT-PCR methods to characterize various types HPV, used as clinical test.

Quality Control Manager March 2008–July 2008

Cellumen, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

Set up reagent manufacturing lab and stayed within budget. Developed assays and qualification for adenovirus vector titers and physical vector particle concentration. Tested new reagents based on viral vectors and stable cell lines containing gene switched proteins or protein-based biosensors labeled with fluorescent probes.

Medical Technologist August 2007-February 2008

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Shadyside, PA

Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory (IMCPL) is responsible for therapeutic cell product generation in patients with cancer treated with biologic therapies. Made quality products for gene therapy for pre-clinical studies under GMP/GTP conditions.

Senior Lab Specialist September 1999-March 2007

Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc., Richmond, VA

Provides integrated research and development sciences and clinical testing services to physicians and investigators in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and government agencies. CLIA accredited and FDA GLP Guidelines 21 CFR 58.

AFFILIATIONS

Technologist in Molecular Biology – American Society of Clinical Pathology MB (ASCP)CM2548

American Health information Management Association AHIMA 2769121

PUBLICATIONS

“Effect of muscle origin and phenotype on satellite cell muscle-specific gene expression.” Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. October 2003, 1307-18.

“p53, retinoblastoma gene product, and cyclin protein expression in human papillomavirus DNA-positive.” Modern Pathology. December 1995, 907-12.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Courses toward Masters, Human Genetics, Biostatistics, Population Genetics, Cytogenetics

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA

Courses toward first year of Nursing (Dean’s list) Nursing 101, 102, 103, 104, Pharmacology 1 & 2, Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Psychology, Nutrition, Human Growth & Development

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

BS Biology

Minor Biochemistry

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