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Ericka Cartagena

Elizabeth,NJ

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

AFC Urgent Care
West Orange, NJ
02.2022 - Current
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • 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.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • 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.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Medical Assistant

Care Station Medical Group
Springfield, NJ
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Greet and welcome patients and visitors.
  • Prepare the examination room and escort patient into the room.
  • Clean examination room when exam is complete.
  • Prepare pertinent information needed for patient visit.
  • Maintain efficient patient flow.
  • Consistently and accurately stock examination rooms and lab with all necessary supplies.
  • Effectively communicate problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor appropriately and promptly.
  • Assist doctor in procedures, exams and other necessary tasks.
  • Accurately document allergies and other pertinent information in patient charts.
  • Measure vital signs; including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
  • Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant.
  • Perform Venipunctures, Injections, Blood Alcohol Test, Drug Screens, EKG, Audiometry, Pulmonary Function Test, Titmus test, I-Pro, Retina View test, Sudoscan test, Ankle-Brachial index test.
  • Distribute DME equipment to patient after physicians order.

Medical Assistant

Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Answer and screen phone calls.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Perform EKG.
  • Check vital signs.
  • Update and file patient medical records.
  • Gather charts and patient co-pays.
  • Verify Insurance.
  • Explain procedures to patients.

Medical Assistant

University Medical Professional
, NJ
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Communicate and provide care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
  • Answer the telephone in an appropriate manner.
  • Screen and direct calls and take accurate messages.
  • Schedule appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
  • Consistently and accurately stock examination rooms and lab with all necessary supplies.
  • Effectively communicate problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor appropriately and promptly.
  • Employ appropriate and timely use of office time.
  • Assist doctor in procedures, exams and other necessary tasks.
  • Accurately document allergies and other pertinent information in patient charts.
  • Measure vital signs; including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
  • Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant.
  • Perform EKG’s and Spirometry test on each patient.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Rekha Sharma MD
Elizabeth, NJ
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Greet incoming patients and visitors.
  • Answer telephones and screen calls.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments.
  • Verify insurances and process co-pays.
  • Translate for physicians and Spanish speaking patients.
  • Escort patients to exam rooms and interview patients.
  • Measure vital signs and document all information in patient’s chart.
  • Maintain daily files and front desk organized.
  • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies.
  • Perform EKG’s on each patient.
  • Glucose Tests, Allergy Tests, ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) Tests, PFT (Pulmonary Function Tests) and Balance Testing.
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Education

Certificate -

Health Care Training Institute
Union, NJ
8 2016

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Office Administration
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Wound care and irrigation
  • Charting expertise
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Certification

  • Licensed Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 10/2017- Current
  • Certification #R8P7S2L9

Timeline

Medical Assistant

AFC Urgent Care
02.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Care Station Medical Group
02.2019 - 01.2022

Medical Assistant

Trinitas Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2019

Medical Assistant

University Medical Professional
05.2018 - 11.2018

Medical Assistant

Dr. Rekha Sharma MD
08.2016 - 04.2018

Certificate -

Health Care Training Institute

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