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Education
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Shannon Hartford

Hadley,MA

Summary

Highly organized and knowledgeable about healthcare processes and administrative requirements. Able to maintain high-volume medical office environments by efficiently coordinating files, appointments and other patient needs. Positive and upbeat with excellent interpersonal communication skills!

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantum Flow Photography
Hadley, MA

Photographer/Social Media Manager
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Leveraged software to track income, expenses and other financial information.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
  • Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.

Chevy Chase Pulmonary
Washington, DC

Medical Office Administrative Assistant
01.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Documented novel coronavirus screening assessments.
  • Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate digital health records for patients.
  • Communicated with patients regarding payments on outstanding accounts.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Reviewed and maintained charts for completeness and compliance with EMR guidelines.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for five providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability

Haymarket Cafe
Northampton, MA

Barista
09.2017 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Completed successful cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in timely and empathetic manner
  • Assisted many with information regarding sliding scale menu for those who were unable to afford meals

Northampton Neurology LLC
Northampton, MA

Medical Receptionist
02.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
  • Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
  • Scheduled appointments for doctor visits and procedures using desktop calendar software
  • Checked patient data including insurance, demographic and health history to ensure all information was current
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients
  • Carefully wrote down all phone messages and relayed them to appropriate personnel
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments
  • Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information

30 Boltwood Restaraunt
Amherst, MA

Hostess/Food Runner/Server
05.2014 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
  • Routinely supported other areas of restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff
  • Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards
  • Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly
  • Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift
  • Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests
  • Proactively prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning and staffing needs
  • Bussed, cleared, cleaned and set tables in a quiet and efficient manner
  • Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties
  • Assisted co-workers whenever possible
  • Continually monitored dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety and well-being of guests
  • Upheld highest standard for cleanliness of glass and silverware

Amherst Cafe
Amherst, MA

Server/Barista
08.2013 - 09.2014

Job overview

  • Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
  • Routinely supported other areas of restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions
  • Frequently cleaned work areas throughout each shift
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals
  • Provided friendly and attentive service
  • Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently
  • Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment
  • Assisted co-workers whenever possible
  • Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues
  • Regularly removed trash and debris from restaurant
  • Routinely carried large loads of dishes to kitchen for washing

Education

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA

Associate of Arts And Sciences from Graphic Design

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Bachelor of Arts from Applied Psychology

University Overview

With a concentration in Mental Health

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA

Associate of Arts from Psychology
05.2018

Old Rochester Regional High School

High School Diploma
2012

Skills

  • Courteous, professional demeanor
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Detail-oriented
  • Adaptability and responsiveness
  • Quick learner
  • Self-sufficient
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Data entry
  • Patient scheduling
  • Reminder calls
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Payment collection

Timeline

Photographer/Social Media Manager

Quantum Flow Photography
03.2021 - Current

Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Chevy Chase Pulmonary
01.2020 - 03.2021

Barista

Haymarket Cafe
09.2017 - 11.2019

Medical Receptionist

Northampton Neurology LLC
02.2017 - 08.2017

Hostess/Food Runner/Server

30 Boltwood Restaraunt
05.2014 - 01.2017

Server/Barista

Amherst Cafe
08.2013 - 09.2014

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Associate of Arts And Sciences from Graphic Design

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts from Applied Psychology

Holyoke Community College

Associate of Arts from Psychology

Old Rochester Regional High School

High School Diploma
Shannon Hartford