Antoinette Powell
Price,UT
Summary
Motivated professional offering proficiency in data entry combined with strong mathematical and analytical thinking skills. Personable team player with exceptional customer service abilities. Fast learner and committed to continuous, self-directed learning. Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist/Employment Services Manager
Chrysalis
09.2022 - Current
- Advised clients on job searching, interviewing and resume writing techniques to increase employment chances.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Conducted assessments, interviews, and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
- Manage Employment staff, to assign to accompany individuals to their jobs to ensure their success in employment.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations. Document clients success and/ or struggles daily to track employment success.
- Monthly reports submitted to Vocational Rehabilitation and any other entities that are involved with the clients success in employment.
- Attend meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation, Work Force services, as well as businesses to network and build rapport.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Conducted employer and community organization outreach to promote employment services.
Medical Assistant/ Medical Scribe /Certified Medical Coder
Aragon Medical
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Maintained Privacy and HIPPA requirements.
Surgical Technician/ Surgical Scheduling Secretary
Castleview Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2020
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Assist Surgeon with sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Set up surgical schedule for multiple surgeons in compliance with procedure as well as medical situations, and allergies etc.
- Answered phone calls at the surgical unit front desk, worked closely with surgeons office staff, receiving orders and faxing paper work as needed.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure the necessary equipment and tests etc., for the surgical procedure was done and ready.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
College of Eastern Utah
Price, UTCertified Medical Coder - Medical Coding
Integrative Health Solutions
Price, UT01.2020
High School Diploma -
Carbon High School
Price, UT05.1997
Skills
- Word Perfect, Excell, Microsoft Office
- Eligibility Screening, Employment Law
- Recruiting, Employee Coaching, Employer Matching
- Case Management, Work Assignments, Records Documentation
- Business Operations, Employee Relations, Clerical Oversight, Personnel Management
- Performance Appraisal, Employment Recordkeeping, Organizational Development
- Remote Conferencing and Communication
- Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Training Development and Execution
- Project Management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Customer Relationship Management
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Certifications: Medical Scribe, Medical Coder, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, ACRE, Job Coach
Past employment certifications in medical I took courses to obtain multiple medical certifications. Also as a Employment Specialist I am ACRE certified as well as Job Coach certified. I have worked with a variety of different individuals with disabilities and personalities etc.
Professional and Personal References
Jennifer Aragon NP (385) 495-4151
Cailey O'Hearon (384)685-8177
Shauna O’Brien (435)650-8441
Rebecca Ciolino (801)688-3611
Christina Maddock (307)723-4260
Gage Aragon (435) 650-9795
Timeline
Employment Specialist/Employment Services Manager
Chrysalis
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant/ Medical Scribe /Certified Medical Coder
Aragon Medical
01.2020 - 08.2022
Surgical Technician/ Surgical Scheduling Secretary
Castleview Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2020
No Degree - General Studies
College of Eastern Utah
Certified Medical Coder - Medical Coding
Integrative Health Solutions
High School Diploma -
Carbon High School