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Work History
Education
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Involvement And Outreach
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Marwah Jama

Burnaby,BC

Summary

I am a highly skilled laboratory assistant with over four years of experience in laboratory assistance at LifeLabs and Canadian Blood Services. My expertise lies in patient care, specimen collection, and laboratory testing, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy and quality of results. Currently, I am employed as a Chair Side Sterilization Assistant at BC PERIO Dental Health, where my attention to detail and efficiency have been highly valued by the team. I am a certified graduate of a dental assistant program with extensive knowledge of dental equipment and technologies. I am seeking a challenging role in a healthcare organization that values accuracy, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chairside Sterilization Assistant ( Part-Time)

BC Perio Dental Health
10.2022
  • Assisted dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures
  • Maintained sterilization and infection control protocols
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies as needed
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients.

Laboratory Assistant Distribution ( Part-Time)

Canadian Blood Services
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Processed and distributed blood products to hospitals and clinics
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies as needed
  • Trained new employees in accessioning and receiving samples
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions.

Medical Laboratory Assistant ( Part-Time)

LifeLabs
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Collected and processed patient specimens
  • Performed various lab tests and analyses
  • Maintained accurate records of all tests and results
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients.

fulfillment/Retail Stock (Part-Time)

Nordstrom
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Processed online orders and prepared packages for shipping
  • Received and organized merchandise
  • Maintained accurate inventory records
  • Provided excellent customer service to customers.

Cashier ( Part-Time)

Real Canadian Superstore
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Operated cash registers and processed transactions
  • Provided excellent customer service to customers
  • Maintained clean and organized work area
  • Trained new employees in cashier procedures.

Distribution Centre Associate ( Full-Time)

Aritzia
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed a team of 5 employees in the shipping and receiving department
  • Processed and fulfilled online orders
  • Maintained accurate inventory records
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new organizational systems.

Warehouse stock Associate ( Part-Time)

London drugs
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Received and processed shipments of merchandise
  • Stocked shelves and organized inventory
  • Maintained clean and organized work area
  • Trained new employees in warehouse procedures.

MOA and Receptionist ( Part-Time)

Dr.EID Family Practice
02.2013 - 06.2014
  • Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments
  • Managed patient records and charts
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients
  • Assisted with basic medical procedures as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Étienne-Brûlé

123 Dentist Dental Assisting (non-certified) Program
12.2022

Bachelor of Business BBA -

Simon Fraser University - Beedie School of Business
09.2018

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Inventory Management
  • Standard First Aid Attended
  • Forklift Operator
  • Trainer for (Accessioning, Receiving Sample, Automate… etc)
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Creative
  • Hard-working and Reliable Worker
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Quick Learner
  • Problem-solving Skills
  • Good IT Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Experience working with lab equipment
  • Knowledge of computer research and analysis programs
  • Sterilization and Infection Control
  • Dental Charting and Record-Keeping
  • Troubleshooting
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Sterile Processing
  • Dental Assisting (non-certified) Program
  • Specimen
  • Certificate Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Supply Maintenance

Languages

English
French
Somalian

Involvement And Outreach

  • Red Cross Youth, Toronto, 06/2012 - 03/2013, Volunteer, Health equipment, Organizing, cleaning equipment, Troubleshooting equipment, Documenting repairs and maintaining up-to-date equipment records, Customer service
  • Surrey Women's Centre - Lisa's Homes, 11/2015 - 03/2016, Volunteer, Receptionist and others, Answered phone calls, Scheduled appointments, Cleaned and prepared rooms, Supported women's security at Lisa's home residents

Timeline

Chairside Sterilization Assistant ( Part-Time)

BC Perio Dental Health
10.2022

Laboratory Assistant Distribution ( Part-Time)

Canadian Blood Services
08.2020 - 03.2022

Medical Laboratory Assistant ( Part-Time)

LifeLabs
09.2019 - 06.2020

fulfillment/Retail Stock (Part-Time)

Nordstrom
01.2019 - 02.2020

Cashier ( Part-Time)

Real Canadian Superstore
12.2017 - 08.2018

Distribution Centre Associate ( Full-Time)

Aritzia
05.2017 - 04.2018

Warehouse stock Associate ( Part-Time)

London drugs
01.2015 - 03.2016

MOA and Receptionist ( Part-Time)

Dr.EID Family Practice
02.2013 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Étienne-Brûlé

123 Dentist Dental Assisting (non-certified) Program

Bachelor of Business BBA -

Simon Fraser University - Beedie School of Business
Marwah Jama