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Martha Buchanan

Shippensburg,PA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Wellspan Family Practice Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID, flu and strep.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Conducted EKGs,vision, and hearing tests as requested by the physician.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose level.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.

Receptionist

Menno Haven Retirement Communities
Chambersburg, PA
01.2022 - Current
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
  • Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered emails daily.

Preschool Teacher

Cumberland Valley Christian School
Chambersburg, PA
08.2016 - 04.2021
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Supervised up to 18 children on field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

HACC
Gettysburg
08.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Art/Graphic Design

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Communication/Business

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Skills

  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Immunization Administration
  • Medical Terminology
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Patient Relations
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Wellspan Family Practice Philadelphia Avenue
08.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Menno Haven Retirement Communities
01.2022 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Cumberland Valley Christian School
08.2016 - 04.2021

Certificate - Medical Assisting

HACC

Some College (No Degree) - Art/Graphic Design

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Communication/Business

Messiah University

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