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Catherine Boun

San Jose,CA

Summary

Certified surgical technologist with medical assistant experience and 300+ hours of hands-on experience in general and specialty cases, along with da Vinci surgical robotics. Highly organized, adaptable, and receptive to constructive feedback. Looking for, ideally, a full-time position as a certified surgical technologist, but open to other positions as well in the Bay Area.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Golden State Dermatology
Mountain View & Los Gatos, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
  • Documented notes during patient visits
  • Assisted in biopsies and excisions
  • Prepared rooms for examinations and procedures
  • Communicated with the Doctors regarding patient concerns and treatment plans
  • Roomed patients, gathered intake, and patient chief complaint

Medical Assistant

California Skin Institute
San Jose, CA
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assisting in excisions and biopsies
  • Scribe for Doctors during patient office visits
  • Handled patient prior authorizations for biologic medications
  • Prepared exam rooms for procedures and ensure they were properly stocked
  • Answered patient messages and scheduled follow-up appointments

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Carrington College
San Jose, CA
03-2025

Medical Assisting Program

Unitek College
San Jose, CA
09-2020

Skills

  • Certified surgical technologist (CST)
  • CPR/AED and BLS certified
  • Da Vinci robotics experience with sterile draping and instrumentation changes
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Sterilization techniques and maintaining a sterile field
  • Basic life support
  • Surgical counts and sterile draping

Clinical Experience

El Camino Hospital | Los Gatos, CA                                 

Surgical Technologist Student 

  • Clinicals focused on general cases

San Leandro Surgery Center | San Leandro, CA             

Surgical Technologist Student

  • Clinicals focused on specialty cases

El Camino Hospital | Mountain View, CA                          

Surgical Technologist Student

  • Clinicals focused on labor & delivery

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Golden State Dermatology
07.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

California Skin Institute
09.2020 - 02.2022

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Carrington College

Medical Assisting Program

Unitek College
Catherine Boun