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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ashley De Los Santos

Ashley De Los Santos

Summary

Meticulous surgical tech excited to bring 4 -year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Surgical Tech

Covenant Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Overnight surgical tech

  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.

Travel CST

FlexCare – Cache Valley Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Podiatry
  • ENT
  • GYN
  • General
  • Ortho (no totals)
  • GI
  • Demonstrated safe practices and procedures in store by adhering to company standards.

Surgical Tech

BSA Hospital
12.2021 - 10.2023
  • Assist RN in preparing the O.R. for operation.
  • Aids in transfer and positioning of patient.
  • Maintaining sterility during all phases of surgery.
  • Pass instruments, equipment, and medications to surgeon/physician assistant.
  • Participate in preoperative counts with RN before and prior to the close of incision.
  • Set up back table and mayo for procedure.
  • Proficient in General, GYN, Vascular, Robots, and Urology cases.

Registration Assistant I

BSA Emergency Department
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Maintain and update patient demographic information in Epic.
  • Collect copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
  • Register 20-30 patients during shift.
  • (PRN)
  • Verified insurance benefits and obtained pre-authorizations before any medical procedures were performed.
  • Assisted other clerks with front desk duties, answering questions and accurately using reservation system.

Claims Manager/Eligibility Coordinator

Maxor Plus
06.2017 - 03.2020
  • Enter manual eligibility files received from Clients or Account Executives.
  • Process manual member reimbursement requests.
  • Maintain and scan all manual eligibility/reimbursement files.
  • Maintain claims and eligibility spreadsheets
  • Answer reimbursement questions.
  • Creating denial letters.

Account Management Associate

Maxor Plus
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Run reports for Clients and Account Executives.
  • Research/Resolve member issues sent from our Clients.
  • Meet all set reporting deadlines.
  • Assist Account Manager with any/all overflow work.

Lead Customer Service Rep

Maxor Plus
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Provide assistance to CSR’s.
  • Responsible for training new CSR’s.
  • Handle escalated phone calls for Mail Order and Maxor Plus depts.
  • Respond to Contact Us inquires.
  • Create tickets for MAC pricings received.
  • Document and scan PHI forms received to member’s accounts.

Customer Service Rep

Maxor Plus
08.2013 - 10.2015
  • Provide assistance to pharmacies in processing claims.
  • Verify member’s benefits.
  • Initiate Prior Authorizations.
  • Enter overrides per plan specifics.
  • Enter member eligibility when necessary.
  • Crossed trained in Mail Order Calls/Systems.

Assist Line Rep

TMG Health
09.2011 - 07.2013
  • Provide assistance to CSR’s.
  • Handle escalated phone calls.
  • Review escalated issues with Pharmacy Benefit Manager.
  • Prepare summaries and reports of escalations.

Customer Service Rep

TMG Health
08.2009 - 09.2011
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Verify member’s benefits.
  • Review claims to make sure processed correctly.
  • Resolve members inquires on a 1st call resolution.

Claims Examiner

Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2007 - 08.2009
  • Resolve difficult prompts using resources. (blue source, fyiblue, ect.)
  • Process claims according to guidelines and members policy.
  • Maintain a balance between quality and quantity.
  • Strive to provide member with excellent service.
  • Handle special projects in a timely manner.

Claims Processor

Blue Cross Blue Shield
07.2007 - 09.2007
  • Meet all training requirements.
  • Enter billing information for claims to be processed.
  • Process claims according to member’s policy.
  • Provide and maintain quality work.

Education

Surgical Technologist Program -

Amarillo College
01.2022

High School Graduate - undefined

Palo Duro High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Setting up and maintaining sterile fields
  • Certified in Basic Life Support
  • Strong work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control measures
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Experience in surgical operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Typing speed of 50 wpm

Certification

  • Received Cosmetology License: February 2007
  • Associates Degree in Surgical Technology: May 2022
  • NBSTSA Certification: June 2022

Languages

English

Timeline

Sr. Surgical Tech

Covenant Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Travel CST

FlexCare – Cache Valley Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024

Surgical Tech

BSA Hospital
12.2021 - 10.2023

Registration Assistant I

BSA Emergency Department
06.2020 - 06.2022

Claims Manager/Eligibility Coordinator

Maxor Plus
06.2017 - 03.2020

Account Management Associate

Maxor Plus
01.2017 - 05.2017

Lead Customer Service Rep

Maxor Plus
10.2015 - 12.2016

Customer Service Rep

Maxor Plus
08.2013 - 10.2015

Assist Line Rep

TMG Health
09.2011 - 07.2013

Customer Service Rep

TMG Health
08.2009 - 09.2011

Claims Examiner

Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2007 - 08.2009

Claims Processor

Blue Cross Blue Shield
07.2007 - 09.2007

High School Graduate - undefined

Palo Duro High School

Surgical Technologist Program -

Amarillo College
Ashley De Los Santos