Keyara A. James
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with over 20 years of expertise in patient services, insurance, technician, scribe, doctor's assistant, sterile processing technician, and operating room roles. Proficient in EMR systems, ICD-10 codes, surgery scheduling, insurance retrieval, sterility maintenance, and HIPAA compliance. Seeking a challenging position to utilize education, abilities, and skill set in a progressive organization. Known for excellent verbal communication skills, efficiency, accuracy, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Central Indiana Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
- Skilled in sterile technique setup and maintenance, patient preparation and instrumentation. Administered different techniques and protocols, and the ability to properly clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Responsible for daily and weekly maintenance checks on autoclaves and incubators.
- Promoted from OR technician to Sterile Processor
- Responsible for daily order intake
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Surgeons of Indiana
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Proficient with EMR, scheduled patient appointments and surgeries for a busy cataract/glaucoma/retina practice, assisted with in-office procedures, and laser procedures, obtained patient medical history, performing preliminary testing, and explaining patient medications, surgeries, and medical procedures.
- Promoted to doctor’s assistant
- In charge of ordering Intra-Vitreal medication
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Center for Sight
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Performed patient eye exams, scheduled patient surgeries, was placed in charge of all ordering and inventory, conducted weekly equipment calibrations, assisted with in-office procedures, doctor scribe, filed patient medical records. Responsible for keeping the doctor on schedule.
- Worked in a high-volume clinic (80+ patient days)
- Promoted to ordering supervisor
Education
No Degree - Nursing
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN01.2018
Skills
- Sterilization methods
- Coordinating surgical schedules
- Insurance coverage verification
- Managing prescription communications
- Skilled in electronic medical records
- Compassionate patient care
- Strong client relations
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Central Indiana Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Surgeons of Indiana
08.2017 - 04.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Center for Sight
09.2014 - 08.2017
No Degree - Nursing
IUPUI
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