Larissa Ramirez
Northglenn,United States
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing professional with experience in decontamination, sterilization, and equipment maintenance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and workflows. Skilled in maintaining compliance with healthcare standards, ensuring patient safety, and managing inventory efficiently. Known for reliability, precision, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Common Spirit Health
Lakewood, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
Sterile Processing Technician
Denver Health
Denver, CO
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
Front Desk Receptionist
Colorado Brain And Spine Institute
Thornton, CO
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
Patient Service Representative
Healthcare Partners of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
- Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
- Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.
- Facilitated patient registration by accurately entering demographic and insurance information into electronic health record systems.
Scheduler
Colorado Brain And Spine Institute
Denver, CO
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients while gathering necessary information for appointment scheduling, registration, and insurance verification purposes.
- Managed and maintained accurate patient records, ensuring seamless communication between patients, providers, and insurance companies.
- Fostered a positive patient experience by consistently displaying professional demeanor and empathy during interactions.
- Reduced no-show rates by implementing timely reminder calls and text messages for upcoming appointments.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Clarkson Dental
Denver, CO
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Improved communication between medical staff and patients by explaining insurance benefits and financial responsibilities.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton High School
Thornton, CO05-2011
Skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Tool identification
- Patient confidentiality
- Workload prioritization
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterile storage
- Surgical instrumentation
- Assembly and packaging
- Staff training
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Common Spirit Health
01.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Denver Health
06.2022 - 01.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Colorado Brain And Spine Institute
12.2020 - 06.2022
Patient Service Representative
Healthcare Partners of Nevada
12.2019 - 11.2020
Scheduler
Colorado Brain And Spine Institute
02.2019 - 10.2019
Insurance Verification Specialist
Clarkson Dental
10.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Thornton High School