Antionette Benton
Ellenwood,GA
Summary
Compassionate health care professional with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include administering medications and injections, and monitoring patient progress. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
Stockbridge, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- 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.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assited provider during urgent/emergency situations
- Performed occupational duties such as drug screens, respirator tests, blood and hair drug tests
- Performed x-ray's regularly for diagnostic results.
- Applied Ortho glass for patients with fractures
Medical Assistant
Eagles Landing Family Practice
Ellenwood, GA
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Women's Healthcare
Stockbridge, GA
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms following infection control guidelines.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted with gynecological exams such as pap smears and STD testing.
Education
Diploma of nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12-2024
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Inventory Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Reliable team player
- EKG administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care and irrigation
- Preparing specimens and samples
- EMR / EHR
- Orthopedic splints
- Compassionate
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Equipment Sterilization
- Check-in coordination
- OB/GYN procedures
- Basic function X-ray technication (Urgent Care)
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Eagles Landing Family Practice
12.2019 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Advanced Women's Healthcare
07.2017 - 12.2019
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diploma of nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Georgia State University
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