Tara Buffalo
Maskwacis,Alberta
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in administrative support, skilled in schedule management, document organization, and office operation optimization. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within teams and achieve consistent results in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong communication and multitasking capabilities. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring high levels of efficiency and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Respite Worker
Samson Community Wellness
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
COVID-19 Screener
Alberta Health Services
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by Alberta Health Services.
Optical Associate
IRIS
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
Education
No Degree - Office Admin Training Certifacate
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None05-2025
No Degree - General Educational Development
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB07-2007
Health Care Aide
Red Deer College
03.2020
Skills
- Professional demeanor
- Data entry expertise
- Problem-solving skills
- Client interaction
Languages
English
Elementary
cree
Limited Working
Certification
- NAIT Office Admin Training - 5 month course
NAIT Office Administration Training
Quickbooks training 1 & 2
Microsoft 365 Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint
Collaboration
Professionalism
Problem solving
Events planning
First Aid
Timeline
Team Lead Respite Worker
Samson Community Wellness
09.2023 - 11.2024
COVID-19 Screener
Alberta Health Services
07.2020 - 09.2023
Optical Associate
IRIS
09.2017 - 10.2019
Health Care Aide
Red Deer College
No Degree - Office Admin Training Certifacate
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
No Degree - General Educational Development
NorQuest College
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