Physician Assistant Certified

• Oct 2017 - Present

• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, mental health, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, thyroid and cardiopulmonary disorders for the general and geriatric population. • Equipped to work, communicate with, and care for those with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Oversee and help facilitate patient’s preventative health screenings and vaccinations. • Experienced working in a pediatric setting predominately with ages three and older performing annual wellness exams, monitoring vaccination schedules, providing anticipatory guidance, and addressing acute concerns. • Experienced in Women’s Health and performing papanicolaou cytology smears, clinical breast exams and managing/educating patients regarding contraceptive management. • Provide specialized care in Men’s Health including surveillance of HRT. • Order, interpret and manage laboratory tests, diagnostic data and imaging reports to devise care plans for patients daily. Skilled in EKG interpretation, basic x-ray readings, PAD screening, PFT’s, STD testing, and urinalysis. • Perform basic procedures as needed in clinic such as suturing, shave and punch biopsies, and I&D’s. • Refer patients to appropriate specialists if warranted and complete paperwork/prior authorizations/documentation as needed for referrals and prescriptions. • Work harmoniously within a team setting in clinic to provide the highest quality patient care. • Rotate in an on-call schedule with two other providers in two-week increments being available to patients 24/7 via telephone. • Worked, managed, and ran clinic independently as an Urgent Care on Saturdays for a half day. Show less