Receptionist

SEEKING A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH & ASSIST PEOPLE

After extensive experience working in laboratory settings, I am ready to utilize my skills in a new challenge! Skills such as meticulous documentation, medical terminology, excellent verbal and written communication and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, EPIC EMR system and HIPAA. I am an empathetic, courteous and outgoing person who enjoys working with and teaching others.

CORE SKILLS

Verbal & Written Communication Collaboration Medical Terminology Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel EMR (EPIC) HIPAA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Premier Allergy Asthma And Sinus Care – Niles, IL 12/9/2024 - 3/5/2025

Receptionist

●Greeted and checked in patients

●Booked appointments

●Answered and made phone calls

●Verified insurance information

●Charged and documented copays and balances due

●Scanned documents into patient charts

●Kept reception area clean and stocked

Abbott Molecular Diagnostics through Prokatchers – Des Plaines, IL 6/2023 - 11/2023

Biologist I

Worked in FISH lab combining DNA probes for Cancer markers to be used in in vitro diagnostic tests

●Followed procedures using GMP and GDP

●Performed necessary calculations

●Used micropipettes to measure and transfer small amounts

●Documented in real time

●Used SAP software to keep track of inventory location and quantity

CVS/Coram Specialty Infusion Services – Buffalo Grove, IL 2/2020 – 7/2022

Lab Technician II

Received and processed environmental samples and samples for aseptic technique validation

●Prepared test samples and read and recorded data in accordance with procedures

●Assisted with Growth Promotion to confirm media viability

●Aided in identification of microbial growth

●Manually & digitally recorded & reported results in company software

●Prepared files for storage in compliance with operating procedures

NorthShore University HealthSystem – Evanston, IL 10/1999 – 12/2019

Lab Technologist in Microbiology at Evanston Hospital

Isolated and identified microorganisms using manual methods, computer-interfaced equipment and automated equipment

●Received, labeled and processed a variety of biological specimens, including blood

●Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biohazardous materials

●Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures

●Performed routine and preventative maintenance on lab equipment and documented data

●Consulted with supervisor or director when atypical results were encountered

●Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents

●Communicated with doctors, nurses, colleagues and occasionally patients

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Medical Technology Rush University – Chicago, IL

Completed coursework in Biology DePaul University – Chicago, IL

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