Tammy Harris
Laveen
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist (TS-C) with hands-on clinical experience supporting a wide range of surgical procedures in fast-paced operating room environments. Skilled in sterile technique, instrumentation, and perioperative workflow. Recognized for precision, reliability, and a strong commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and team collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Extern
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
Phoenix, AZ
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted in General Surgery, Orthopedic, ENT, Peripheral Vascular, Plastic, and Dermatologic procedures
- Maintained sterile technique throughout all phases of surgery
- Prepared operating rooms, instruments, and supplies prior to procedures
- Anticipated surgeon needs to ensure efficient case flow
- Collaborated with circulators, anesthesia, and surgical team members
- Participated in post-operative breakdown and instrument processing
Medical Billing Specialist
CVS Health
Phoenix, AZ
03.2015 - 01.2025
- Processed home infusion billing using Epic systems
- Verified insurance coverage and coordinated benefits with payers
- Submitted clean claims and followed up on denials and underpayments
- Maintained HIPAA compliance while handling sensitive patient data
- Supported process improvements to increase billing accuracy
- Data Entry of patient demographics
- Cash posting
- Claim edits
- Health claims research
Customer Care Advocate
Humana
Tempe, AZ
05.2008 - 06.2015
- Managed high-volume inbound insurance and pharmacy benefit calls
- Processed prior authorizations and claim overrides using AS400
- Resolved escalated claims through provider and pharmacy coordination
- Documented interactions accurately to ensure regulatory compliance
- Healthcare insurance verification
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Brookline College
Tempe, AZ02-2026
Skills
- Sterile field setup and maintenance
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic and infection control techniques
- Scrub role assistance during surgical procedures
- Patient positioning and surgical draping
- Instrument, sponge, and sharps counts
- Surgical equipment assembly and testing
- Medical terminology and anatomy
- OSHA and HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication skills
- Detailed oriented
Certification
- Surgical Technologist (TS-C), NCCT January 2026
- CPR/BLS, American Heart Association - Valid Through August 2027
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Extern
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
09.2025 - 02.2026
Medical Billing Specialist
CVS Health
03.2015 - 01.2025
Customer Care Advocate
Humana
05.2008 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Brookline College