Katie Droste
Aurora,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accessioning Technician II
State of Colorado
04.2024 - Current
- Improve sample processing efficiency by implementing a streamlined accessioning workflow.
- Actively participate in quality assurance initiatives, leading to consistent improvements in overall laboratory performance metrics.
- Accurately record specimen and patient information, assigning the requested testing to laboratory samples, identifying potential conflicting data, quality assurance review of data entry, and timely entry of data into one of several electronic databases.
- Familiar with Horizon and Screening Center databases.
Opthalmic Technician
Eye Center of Northern Colorado
04.2021 - 04.2024
- My duties included: pre patient exam and history before patient is seen by provider, provide care such as diagnostic testing, checking visual acuity, administration of eye medications, ancillary testing, refractions, and reading intraocular pressure.
- I worked closely with our oculoplastic team and provider, setting up minor surgery trays, sterilizing surgical instruments, processing specimens for pathology and imaging for clinical and insurance purposes.
- Increased patient understanding of their eye conditions through clear explanations and demonstrations of treatment plans.
- Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within the practice.
Chiropractic Assistant
100% Chiropractic
08.2019 - 04.2021
- While working directly with our doctors; I provided administrative support by doing clinical tasks such as answering phone calls, payment processing, insurance approvals, directing patient flow, and taking x-rays to ensure our fast paced practice runs smoothly and providing our patients with the highest level of customer service.
- Managed billing processes accurately and efficiently, ensuring prompt payments from insurance companies and patients.
- Contributed to practice growth by implementing marketing strategies such as social media outreach and community event participation.
Hostess/Server
Crust
02.2019 - 08.2019
- I presented a positive first experience welcoming customers into our restaurant, checking them in, and seating them at their table.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- I ensured all servers received a steady, equal amount of customers as well as helping to run food, refill drinks and buss tables.
- As a server I was able to multitask between processing payments, putting in food orders and delivering them in a timely manner while maintaining a quality dining experience.
Education
No Degree - Zoology
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, COHigh school diploma -
Marquette Catholic High School
Alton, IL05.2018
Skills
- Quality control procedures
- Data management
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Imaging
- Insurance Verification
- Sterile processing
- Exceptional typing speed and accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- Payment processing
- Specimen collection / processing
- Telephone Skills
- Schedule Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Accessioning Technician II
State of Colorado
04.2024 - Current
Opthalmic Technician
Eye Center of Northern Colorado
04.2021 - 04.2024
Chiropractic Assistant
100% Chiropractic
08.2019 - 04.2021
Hostess/Server
Crust
02.2019 - 08.2019
No Degree - Zoology
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
High school diploma -
Marquette Catholic High School
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