SASHA MONTAÑO
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Coordinator with a proven track record at Mission Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, excelling in workflow optimization and effective communication. Skilled in sterile storage management and team collaboration, I consistently enhance patient relations and ensure compliance with HIPAA protocols, fostering a high-quality care environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Mission Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
San Diego
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed front-desk operations, including patient check-ins and appointment scheduling.
Resolved inquiries from patients and staff, promoting a welcoming environment.
Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal workflow and high standards of care. - Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and scheduling appointments.
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
Sterilization Technician
Mission Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
San Diego
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Inspected instruments to ensure they were free of debris prior to being placed in the autoclave chamber.
- Assisted with inventory management of sterile supplies including ordering new supplies when needed.
- Reported any issues or malfunctions with equipment immediately to supervisors.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly labeled before loading them into the autoclave chamber.
- Stocked supplies such as instrument trays, wrapping materials, surgical gowns, and drapes in preparation for surgery.
Contractor's Apprentice
San Diego Private Contractor
San Diego
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on sterilizers to ensure proper functioning and optimal performance.
- Developed strong knowledge of safety protocols and infection control procedures related to sterilization processes.
- Disposed of waste materials generated during the sterilization process according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary to address any issues related to sterility or safety standards.
- Provided assistance with unloading shipments of medical supplies destined for the facility's sterile processing department.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections of equipment used in the sterilization process.
- Participated in team meetings and provided feedback on current operations.
- Prepared materials for sterilization by properly assembling trays, containers or other packaging components according to established guidelines.
- Conducted quality assurance tests on products to verify sterility levels prior to release from production area.
- Cleaned, sterilized and distributed supplies and instruments used in patient care.
- Performed basic carpentry tasks such as framing walls, installing cabinets, door trimming and hanging doors.
Education
Associates - Public Health
Cuyamaca College
true10-2026
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Manual Cleaning Techniques
- Sterile Storage Management
- Effective Communication
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Payment collection
- Organizational skills
- New hire training
- Patient relations
References
References available upon request
Languages
- Spanish, Intermediate
- ASL, Conversational
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading books, I try to read 6 books or more every year.
- I enjoy socializing and surrounding myself with people and engaging in activities and conversations with others.
- I like to learn new task and information even if it doesn't apply to my current goals, any new opportunity I have to learn something Ill take it.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Mission Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
12.2024 - 05.2025
Sterilization Technician
Mission Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2023 - 12.2024
Contractor's Apprentice
San Diego Private Contractor
03.2021 - 07.2023
Associates - Public Health
Cuyamaca College
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