Cecilia Casas
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Optician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeglasses
Bakersfield
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the selection of frames, lenses, contact lenses, and other eyewear products based on customer preferences and needs.
- Educated customers on proper lens care and maintenance techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Adjusted eyeglasses to ensure a comfortable fit for customers.
- Provided technical advice on optical equipment such as microscopes or telescopes.
- Verified insurance coverage for patients before dispensing glasses or contacts.
- Collected customer measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt.
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
Bakersfield , CA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained personnel in the proper use of PPE equipment to meet industry standards.
- Buccal swab collection procedure.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Maintained detailed recordkeeping and updated project documentation to compile reports.
- Collected and documented data to support research and information.
- Visited homes and places of business to conduct studies or collect data.
- Helped individuals fill out forms and questionnaires.
- Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and database with high accuracy rate.
COVID-19 Tester
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
Bakersfield, CA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
- Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Recorded tests or medical data for reports using charts or graphs.
COVID-19 Tester
GenStar Lab
Shafter, CA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Screened employees and visitors using specific protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.
- Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
- Distributed COVID-19 FAQ and educational material with daily status updates to increase awareness.
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
- Offered protective masks and face shields to guests.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
COVID-19 Tester
San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group
Bakersfield, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
- Screened employees and visitors using specific protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Bakersfield, CASome College (No Degree) - Biology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Bilingual
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Telephone Etiquette
- Typing 40 WPM
- Microsoft Office
- Mac OS/iOS
- Technical Support
- Excel Spreadsheet
- Time management
- Patient Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible Schedule
- Independence
- Globally minded
- Insurance Billing
- Supply and Equipment Ordering
- Order Preparation
- Retail Sales
- Insurance Verification
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Associate Optician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeglasses
12.2023 - Current
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
12.2022 - 12.2023
COVID-19 Tester
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
12.2022 - 12.2023
COVID-19 Tester
GenStar Lab
11.2022 - 05.2023
COVID-19 Tester
San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Bakersfield College
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