Waleska Beswick
Acworth,GA
Summary
Multi-lingual Medical Assistant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works well with fast- paced team environment and/or independently with little supervision. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into a role as Medical Assistant. Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 16+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-lingual Medical Assistant
Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates
Canton , GA
2024.08 - Current
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Physician Express Urgent Care
Woodstock , GA
2016.11 - 2018.08
- Collected, monitored and documented patient vital signs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Checked and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
Medical Assistant
Eagle Drive Family Medicine
Woodsotck , GA
2009.12 - 2016.04
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Education
Sanford Brown Institute Medical Assistant Diploma
Atlanta, GA2008-06
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
Marlboro, MA2005-05
Skills
- Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Patient Flow Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Media preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical terminology in Portuguese, Spanish
- First Aid
- Medical Procedures
- CPR
- Phlebotomy
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Understands medical procedures
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Multi-lingual Medical Assistant
Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates
2024.08 - Current
Medical Assistant
Physician Express Urgent Care
2016.11 - 2018.08
Medical Assistant
Eagle Drive Family Medicine
2009.12 - 2016.04
Sanford Brown Institute Medical Assistant Diploma
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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