Stephanie Buchko
West Newton,PA
Summary
I am a Dedicated administrative professional well-versed in communication and team building. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and scheduling. Ready to bring four years of relevant work experience to your team.
Motivated and dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to patients. Excel at administrative support, technical troubleshooting and personnel coordination. Diligent in completing continued education credits yearly.
I am here to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Monongahela, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Pt Family Medicine
Jeannette, PA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Completed prior authorizations for medications and for diagnostic testing
Certified Medical Assistant
Excela Health
Youngwood, PA
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Nurses Aide
Walden's View
Irwin, PA
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2018
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Relations
- Exam Room Preparation
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Pulse Oximetry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Updating Medical Records
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Answering Questions
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Performing EKGs
- Centrifuge Operation
- Logging Messages
- Performing Urinalysis
- Telephonic Triage
- Flu Vaccinations
- Dressing Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Penn Highlands Healthcare
09.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Pt Family Medicine
01.2020 - 04.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Excela Health
04.2018 - 12.2019
Nurses Aide
Walden's View
10.2015 - 01.2019
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Westmoreland County Community College
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