Carina Rubalcava, CCMA
Quality Specialist at Certified Laboratories, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)Jan, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Certified Laboratories, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Quality Specialist
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Apr 2022 - Present
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Assurance Specialist
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Review, create, and retire organizational forms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect EBAA, AATB, and FDA regulations for eye and tissue transplantation. Spearhead implementation of new technologies as remote work needs changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Perform audits of graft vendors and other service providers to ensure compliance of any tissue distributed by TSC. Foster good working relationships with recovery and processing partners, medical examiners, and laboratories to ensure accurate completion of case records. Compile data from ongoing event reports, audits, departures, adverse reactions, and recalls to present during monthly meetings.
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Infectious Disease Technologist
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2020
Perform various screening tests necessary for organ and tissue transplantation in accordance with regulations of the FDA, CLIA, and other regulating bodies around the world. Regularly maintain equipment and quality control logs and take inventory of kit reagents. Check-in, accession, and ensure viability of specimens received from clients. Maintain open communication with clients to address any concern or questions that might arise. Apply high level of organizational skills for successful timekeeping, documentation, and general workflow. Demonstrate leadership capabilities in training and supervising new employees.
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Herbalife
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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700 & Above Employee
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Health and Wellness Coach
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May 2013 - Feb 2015
Help people reach their health and fitness goals by encouraging good nutrition. Create custom diet plans for individuals. Conduct wellness evaluations and compose a plan of action based on client health and wellness goals. Help people reach their health and fitness goals by encouraging good nutrition. Create custom diet plans for individuals. Conduct wellness evaluations and compose a plan of action based on client health and wellness goals.
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Round Rock ATA Martial Arts
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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Administration Assistant
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2014 - 2015
Manage ProShop inventory and order merchandise Confirm student attendances and eligibility for testing Perform maintenance on company website and upload teaching materials to student portal. Schedule private training sessions with instructors Manage ProShop inventory and order merchandise Confirm student attendances and eligibility for testing Perform maintenance on company website and upload teaching materials to student portal. Schedule private training sessions with instructors
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Pecha Kucha Speaker
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Mar 2014 - May 2014
Create informative presentation of how current biological tests are impacting the legal system. Engage a diverse audience make connections between conventional uses of various scientific testing methods and how they can be applied to support or refute criminal evidence in a court setting. Advocate for a standard for biological data collected in legal cases as delineated by The Scientific Working Group on Microbial Genetics and Forensics (SWGMGF) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Gumbo's Louisiana Style Cafe
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Restaurants
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Server/Bartender
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2014 - 2014
Complete all restaurant opening and closing duties for the day Work in a team environment to provide excellent service to patrons Maintain a clean working environment to ensure quality and safety Complete all restaurant opening and closing duties for the day Work in a team environment to provide excellent service to patrons Maintain a clean working environment to ensure quality and safety
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L.A. Fitness
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Representative
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2014 - 2014
Act as liaison between members and personal trainers Assist guests in customizing membership and payment options to best fit their needs Brand ambassador for the company at networking functions Manage an extensive list of contacts to follow up on to ensure a good experience within the club and all other staff. Act as liaison between members and personal trainers Assist guests in customizing membership and payment options to best fit their needs Brand ambassador for the company at networking functions Manage an extensive list of contacts to follow up on to ensure a good experience within the club and all other staff.
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Sports Coverage
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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2013 - 2014
Set up display items Handle transactions at time of checkout Answer customer questions about company or merchandise Input sales data into spreadsheets Place orders for new merchandise Set up display items Handle transactions at time of checkout Answer customer questions about company or merchandise Input sales data into spreadsheets Place orders for new merchandise
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Southwestern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Independent Reseacher
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Mar 2013 - May 2013
Effectively design and perform an experiment that could lead to further research and better application of resources. Collaborate with a student from St. Edward’s University to carry out the experiment in compliance with the environmental rules and regulations of Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. Collect field specimens and carefully photograph the decay process. Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification. Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them. Disseminate information presenting data and giving talks for classes and interest groups.
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Student Researcher
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Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
Participate in the ongoing research of university professors on the overexpression of claudin proteins 3 and 4 in various cancer cell lines, in particular breast and epithelial cancers. Determine a viable link between the change in expression and the behavior of transformed cells. Determine the presence of estrogen receptors in cells and their sensitivity to estrogen hormone therapy as a way to restore linkage-dependency by regulating the expression of claudin proteins. Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including protein determination assays, gel electrophoresis, and western blotting. Maintain accurate laboratory records, data, and visual results figures for use in journal articles.
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Cotton Patch Cafe
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United States
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Restaurants
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200 - 300 Employee
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Food Server
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
Greet customers quickly and with enthusiasm Serve the patrons of the restaurant in a timely and respectful manner. Maintain sidework and keep restaurant areas clean. Act as cashier at time of checkout. Greet customers quickly and with enthusiasm Serve the patrons of the restaurant in a timely and respectful manner. Maintain sidework and keep restaurant areas clean. Act as cashier at time of checkout.
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Education
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Southwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Tarrant County College
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The University of Texas at Arlington