Leonela Carrasco
Harrison,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Certified Medical Assistant offering 5 years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Experience in direct patient care and medical office management.
Experience with electronic record-keeping and insurance documentation.
Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Building Blocks Pediatrics Group LLC
07.2021 - Current
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Registered new patients into practice.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Assisted patients by answering questions and providing information regarding referrals.
Medical Assistant
Aldona Skripkus MD
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Teacher's Assistant
All Season Childcare And Learning Center
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding student’s progress or problems.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification Program - Health Aide
HCST
Jersey City, NJ05.2022
Medical Assistant Certification Program - Health Aide
Kearny High School
Kearny, NJ12.2019
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Empowered CDA Training Academy
East Orange, NJ02.2017
Teacher Assistant - Education
HCST
Jersey City, NJ06.2014
Bachelor of Science -
ICVC
Honduras12.2005
Skills
- Valid NJ Driver's License
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Fluent in English/ Spanish
- Patient Care Coordination
- Vital Signs Collection and documentation
- Pediatric First Aid / CPR AED and Epi-Pen Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Medical Records Management
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Referral
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- Child Development Associate Credential Preschool
- Child Development Associate Credential Infant and Toddler
- Pediatric First Aid / CPR AED and Epi-Pen Administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Building Blocks Pediatrics Group LLC
07.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Aldona Skripkus MD
10.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher's Assistant
All Season Childcare And Learning Center
03.2016 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant Certification Program - Health Aide
HCST
Medical Assistant Certification Program - Health Aide
Kearny High School
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Empowered CDA Training Academy
Teacher Assistant - Education
HCST
Bachelor of Science -
ICVC
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