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
Gettysburg08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Art/Graphic Design
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PABachelor of Arts - Communication/Business
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PASkills
- 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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