Mallori Fernandez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Smiths Plastic Surgery Center, excelling in sterile technique and supply inventory management. Proven ability to assist surgeons effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service. Skilled in patient preparation and insurance authorization, ensuring seamless surgical operations and enhanced patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Smiths Plastic Surgery center
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - Current
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
Caregiver
In Home Health Care
Las Vegas, NV
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Receptionist/Clinic Surgery Scheduler
Women's Health Associates Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
03.2014 - 08.2023
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining insurance authorizations, lab work, radiology tests.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from patients and families about their care plans and procedures.
- Coordinated with patients, staff, and physicians to ensure accurate scheduling of surgeries.
- Reviewed daily reports on pending cases, cancellations, and no shows in order to make adjustments as needed.
Receptionist/Surgery Scheduler
Innovative Pain Care Center
Las Vegas, NV
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of new call center representatives.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Medical Lien Clerk
Nevada Comprehensive Pain Center
Las Vegas, NV
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Prepared reports summarizing status of lien perfections for management review.
- Reviewed loan documents to ensure accuracy of data and completeness of lien perfection requirements.
- Compiled and maintained records related to lien perfections, such as title searches, liens, releases, or other documentation.
- Negotiated with third parties regarding the release of liens or other legal documents.
Cashier Assistant
Sam's Club
Long Beach, CA
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and there is adequate change.
- Organized shelves and displays to maintain an orderly appearance of the store.
- Operated scanners, scales, calculators and cash registers accurately while processing customer orders quickly.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating items.
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits.
Medical Records Clerk
Innovative Pain Care Center
Las Vegas, NV
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding release of information.
- Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents.
- Identified discrepancies between physical documentation and electronic health records.
- Processed incoming medical records requests.
- Verified insurance eligibility prior to releasing protected health information.
- Scanned paper records into digital format.
- Scanned incoming documentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologists
Nevada Career Institute
NV05-2023
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile technique
- Supply inventory management
- Patient preparation
- Assisting surgeons
- Operating room procedures
- Insurance authorization
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Computer skills
- Medical records management
Accomplishments
- Received "Best Surgery Scheduler" Award at OBGYN
- Accredited in Robotic Surgery
- Suturing experience
Certification
- NBSTA accredited
- Robotic Surgery credentialed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Smiths Plastic Surgery center
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
In Home Health Care
05.2022 - 01.2024
Receptionist/Clinic Surgery Scheduler
Women's Health Associates Of Southern Nevada
03.2014 - 08.2023
Receptionist/Surgery Scheduler
Innovative Pain Care Center
03.2012 - 03.2014
Medical Lien Clerk
Nevada Comprehensive Pain Center
12.2010 - 08.2011
Cashier Assistant
Sam's Club
08.2009 - 08.2010
Medical Records Clerk
Innovative Pain Care Center
05.2007 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologists
Nevada Career Institute
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