Vickie Watson
Guyton,GA
Summary
Detail oriented and hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position within your company. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
08.1993 - 09.2016
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors and the operating room Charge Nurse.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Medical Billing and Collections Specialist
Medic Shuttle
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted in reconciling deposit and patient collections.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
- Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes, and created invoices for billing purposes.
- Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials and/or appeals.
- Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
- Handled Treatment Authorization requests.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Regional Occupational Program
Antioch, CA06.1991
High School Diploma -
Hogan Senior High School
Vallejo, CA06.1980
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Confidential Records Management
- Staff Supervision
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Assignment Delegation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2021 - Current
Medical Billing and Collections Specialist
Medic Shuttle
01.2013 - 03.2015
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
08.1993 - 09.2016
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Regional Occupational Program
High School Diploma -
Hogan Senior High School
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