Dynamic Certified Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Proven track record in quality control and inventory management, ensuring sterile supplies meet rigorous standards. Recognized for exceptional customer service and adept problem-solving skills, contributing to efficient operations and enhanced patient care. CPR certified and committed to continuous improvement.
Responsible for patient care, customer service, cash handling, appointment scheduling, telephone operations, and medical terminology translation.Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning.Trained 3 new employees quarterly.Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed.Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client.Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs.Promptly responded to general inquiries from members, staff, and clients via mail, e-mail and fax.Resolved product/policy issues and shared benefits of new technology.Assisted customers with department and product complaints. Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints. Maintained adequate cash supply in cash drawers in checkout stations. Responsible for checking in customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing high level of customer service.
Maintained accurate stock records and schedules. Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets. Processed customs duties and fees quickly to release international shipments. Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers. Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency. Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs. Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping. Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock. Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in both the ERP and WMS systems. Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns. Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping. Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy. Rotated stock by code and receiving date. Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company. Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles. Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport. Sold supplies, materials and products to installers and subcontractors. Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received. Removed pallets, freezer boxes and damaged products from returning trailers. Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment. Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate. Led cross-department initiatives to develop and pursue cost reduction programs. Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse. Assembled product containers and crates. Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers. Loaded flat bed by forklift and hand truck. Cleared damaged items and loaded freight.
Kaiser Permanente Perfect Attendance Award 2015,2016,2017