Sandra Gatton

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Rapid City, SD **701

805-***-**** Cell phone

Areas of Skills

Windows MS Word Quicken Excel Easy Invoice Program

The Therapist Billing System ICD9 ICD10

Education

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School 1975 – 1979

Santa Ynez, CA

Sawyer Business College 1980 – 1981

Ventura, CA

Laurus College (On-Line) 2014 - 2016

Santa Maria, CA

Professional Experience

Wal*Mart 2022 – 2023

Rapid City, SD

Cashier: Scanned items, verified price if customer said item was a different prices, handled cash, credit/debit card, check and gift card transactions, bagged items. Kept register area clean and tidy, assisted customers with locating items in the store. Put any unwanted items in the correct bin to be returned to shelf. Interacted with Team Leads to see what other duties needed to be handled.

Caregiver 2016 – 2020

Los Olivos, CA

Did not return to workforce so I could remain home to care for my elderly parents and aunt. Prepared meals, managed medications, coordinated medical, dental and salon appointments, provided transportation for all appointments and activities, kept accurate records of all information, helped with all activities of daily living. Worked with Home Health Services in making sure physical therapy was done at home as recommended. Made sure doctor’s orders were followed. Worked hand in hand with Hospice during end of life care, by following all directions given to me regarding turning, bathing, and medications.

Disability 2013 - 2017

Solvang, CA

Broke femur in non-work related slip and fall, had multiple surgeries due to

MRSA infection. Treatment for MRSA successful, leg healed properly.

Solvang Friendship House 1999 – 2013

Solvang, CA 93463

Administrative Assistant: Duties include, answering and directing phone call, filing, addressing resident and family members concerns, supporting the senior staff with various duties and problems. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, enter cash receipts in cash receipts journal, and in the invoicing program. Take credit card information over the phone or in person, call the information into the processing center. Write thank you letters for donations, family acknowledgments for donations received in an individual’s name. Administrative support to the Board of Directors and Foundation Board, this includes the minutes and correspondence, typing up the minutes and e-mailing to all board members. Secure location for annual Board Retreat, mail invitations and thank you notes to all attendees, which include individuals outside of Solvang Friendship House. Assist the Development Director with phone calls and meeting setup, distributing information packets to capital campaign committee members. Assisting in the design and distribution of semi-annual newsletter, coordination with the printer and proofing the copy before it goes to print. Assist the nurse in every way possible. Instrumental in getting reporting forms on the computer and creating new forms. Strong multitasking ability and working in a busy environment. Answering phones and directing caller to the appropriate person, screening calls for the Executive Director, faxing documents, assisting potential residents and their families, giving tours of the facility, discussing rates and availability. Counseling families, residents and staff in their struggles with dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. February 2004 received a promotion to Records Administrator, additional duties include ordering, verifying, and logging in Residents Medications.

Longs Drug Store 2003 – 2004

Buellton, CA 93427

Cashier: Assisted customers with locating items in the store, selling and verifying lotto and lottery tickets, renting videos, handling cash and credit card transactions at the front cash registers, directed disgruntled customers to the manager.

Roeser’s Pharmacy/Payless/Rite-Aid 1995 – 1999

Solvang, CA 93463

Cashier/Stockperson: Daily work consisted of receiving freight, logging into receiving book, checking in merchandise, pricing, displaying merchandise in an attractive manner. Ordering from Vendors. Checking in, pricing and logging in photofinishing when received from company. Ordering photofinishing supplies, locating delayed film orders, handling customer complaints. Assisting customers with selection of merchandise, utilizing public relations skills, processing customers purchases. Faxing refill prescription orders to doctors’ offices, looking up customer refill orders on computer, refilling prescription requests on computer. Answering phones and directing calls to appropriate department or person.

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