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Alana Gunning

North St Marys,NSW

Summary

Experienced Pathology Aide with over 8.5 years of experience in Specimen Reception, and over 6 years of experience in the Sendaways department. Skilled in processing a high volume of samples per hour, with an high degree of accuracy, along with liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Seeking to leverage my expertise in a challenging role within the healthcare industry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Pathology Lab Assistant

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
Macquarie Park, NSW
11.2015 - Current

Specimen Reception Area (SRA)

Senior Coder

  • Process a minimum of 50 samples per hour with a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
  • Mentor new team members on coding procedures and best practices
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards in all coding activities

Sendaways

  • Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to ensure timely and accurate specimen processing
  • Entrusted to run the Sendaways department at night, ensuring all samples are processed within a timely manner and according to urgency
  • Manage sendaways department operations, including coordinating sample shipments and documentation

Sales Assistant

Rebel Sport
Blacktown, NSW
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • As a register operator my responsibilities included customer service, making and receiving phone calls, cash handling, operating the register to process and refund transactions, and using programs such as SAP
  • As a sales assistant my responsibilities involved stock merchandising, ticketing of products, and making sales to meet daily targets.

Cashier

Coles Supermarket
Mount Druitt, NSW
11.2011 - 12.2012
  • As a cashier I was the first point of contact for customers
  • My responsibilities included customer service, operating the register, cash handling, processing transactions, and selling of tobacco products.

Sales Assistant

Kmart
Stanhope Gardens
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • As a sales assistant my responsibilities included customer service, switchboard operating, fitting room attendant, stock replenishment, and general cleaning.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Woodcroft, NSW
06.2008 - 01.2011
  • As a crew member of the front counter my responsibilities included customer service, taking customer orders, cash handling, WHS awareness at all times, food handling, stock replenishment and cleaning of food processing and consumption areas.

Education

Bachelor Of Science (Forensic Science) -

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
2014

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Loyola Senior High
Mount Druitt, NSW
2010

Skills

  • Proficient in using laboratory information systems
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in specimen processing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Leadership skills in assisting fellow colleagues with correct processing methods
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

References

Elena Bahan

Supervisor, Specimen Reception Area

0433 199 912

Michaeil Sargious

Supervisor, Specimen Reception Area

Msargious@dhm.com.au

Timeline

Pathology Lab Assistant

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
11.2015 - Current

Sales Assistant

Rebel Sport
01.2012 - 12.2015

Cashier

Coles Supermarket
11.2011 - 12.2012

Sales Assistant

Kmart
03.2011 - 09.2011

Crew Member

McDonald's
06.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor Of Science (Forensic Science) -

Western Sydney University

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Loyola Senior High
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