Melanie Combs
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Registration Representative
Optum
Owensboro, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected patient demographic information, verified insurance coverage, and updated records as necessary.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Sterile Processing Technician II
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
Produce Clerk/Cashier
IGATE
Owensboro, KY
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
- Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Operated cash register efficiently during peak business hours.
Sterile Processing Technician III
Deaconess Hospital
Evansville, IN
09.2004 - 08.2012
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henderson County High School
Henderson, KY05-1995
Some College (No Degree) -
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KYSome College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech
Evansville, INSkills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Eligibility Determination
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Epic Systems
- Sterilizing Procedures
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer Service
- Co-payment collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Patient Registration Representative
Optum
06.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician II
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2023
Produce Clerk/Cashier
IGATE
08.2012 - 10.2014
Sterile Processing Technician III
Deaconess Hospital
09.2004 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Henderson County High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech