Natalia Castro
Saskatoon,SK
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Saskatoon Health Authority
Saskatoon, SK
07.2025 - Current
- Ensured proper cleaning and sterilization of medical devices according to protocols.
- Operated automated reprocessing equipment for effective device handling.
- Maintained accurate records of reprocessed devices in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of medical devices for functionality and safety standards.
- Implemented best practices for infection control during device reprocessing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilization processes conducted, including cycle parameters and results of biological monitoring tests.
Spanish/English Interpreter/Translator
911 Interpreters
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitate interpretations for the Saskatoon Health Region, Social Services, and various government-related departments via telephone, video, and in person.
- Ensured clear communication between clients and service providers during interactions.
Dental Receptionist
Wildwood Dental Clinic
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Register new patients according to established office protocols
- Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation
- Verify and update patient information
- Inform patients of dental office procedures and policy
- Move patients through appointments as scheduled, in charge of predetermination
Dental Receptionist
Lakeside Dental
07.2020 - 11.2023
- Greet patients
- Register new patients according to established office protocols
- Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation
- Verify and update patient information
- Inform patients of dental office procedures and policy
- Move patients through appointments as scheduled
- Enter all relevant patient information into data system
Clinic Manager
Confederation Family Medical Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Liaising with healthcare professionals and patients about treatment plans.
- Overseeing clinic operations and staff duties.
- Keeping medical professional informed about healthcare administered at the clinic.
- Managing the clinic's budget, billing system, and inventory.
- Ordering stock and supplies for the clinic.
- Overseeing the purchasing, maintenance, and repair of clinic equipment.
- Developing procedures to deliver optimal patient care.
- Performing the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of staff members.
- Managing internal and external communications and answering queries about the clinic.
- Accuro System
- Scheduling
- CIC E-Medical (Immigration Visas)
Medical Office Assistant
Albert and Parliament Primary Health Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managing office telephone systems, including answering calls and returning messages
- Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments
- Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and health insurance information
- Performing data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintaining patient files
- Coordinating daily office activities, greeting patients and checking patients in and out for their appointments
Education
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician -
St. Paul’s Hospital/Vancouver Community College
Saskatoon, SK01.2009
Medical Office Assistant -
Vancouver Business College
Vancouver, BC01.1993
Medical Administrative Assistant -
Academy of Learning Career College
Saskatoon, SKSkills
- Professional ethics
- Automated equipment operation
- Healthcare collaboration
- Time management
- Sterilization techniques
- Quality assurance procedures
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Medical terminology
- Surgical instrumentatio
- Data entry management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved bookings by completing treatment planning with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Sterilizing of Surgical Instruments, Vancouver Campus
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
Languages
5,5
Timeline
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Saskatoon Health Authority
07.2025 - Current
Dental Receptionist
Wildwood Dental Clinic
11.2023 - 02.2025
Dental Receptionist
Lakeside Dental
07.2020 - 11.2023
Spanish/English Interpreter/Translator
911 Interpreters
01.2020 - Current
Clinic Manager
Confederation Family Medical Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Office Assistant
Albert and Parliament Primary Health Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician -
St. Paul’s Hospital/Vancouver Community College
Medical Office Assistant -
Vancouver Business College
Medical Administrative Assistant -
Academy of Learning Career College
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