LINDA J. ANDERSON P.A., MBA

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GALLATIN, TN 37066

615-***-****

E-mail ab7f5y@r.postjobfree.com

Extensive history in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery as a Physician Assistant. Possess substantial experience in outpatient clinics, operating room, and hospital environment. Seeking a position utilizing my extensive medical knowledge and business education to improve patient care

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSION

Educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training.

Licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision.

Conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery.

Practice in all areas of medicine both primary care and surgical specialties

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than 20 years of healthcare experience

Knowledge of Standards of Care in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery

Experience in data gathering and research projects

Extensive use of Power Point presentations and knowledge of Excel

Extensive use of EMR including Cerner, MEDITECH, and Mysis

Extensive use of PACS

Knowledge of FMEA and Six Sigma

Able to work effectively on an independent basis and/or with others as a team player

Willing to travel as needed

Outstanding history of relationships with healthcare workers and physicians

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Training and proctoring of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students

Supervised Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Department

NON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

HCA (2007-present)

Director of Clinical Content Physician Documentation

Distribution and tracking of clinical content for the purposes of review and editing assignments

Management of the clinical knowledge content library

Management of the clinical content lifecycle and accuracy relative to Physician Documentation

Monitor versioning and synchronization of clinical content updates

Maintains the timeline for updating and editing content

Monitors and educates the Physician Executive Committee and the EHR Team relative to new documentation functionality

Provides status reports on content inventory, update requirements, work plan status, resource requirements and evidence reviews to stakeholders

Field and log requests from users and other stakeholders

Supports strategies that enhance Physician adoption of the EHR through design and organization of Physician Documentation

Works with clinicians in the redesign of clinical processes toward the enhancement of patient safety and clinical efficiencies by taking advantage of advanced clinical systems functionality

Serve as an advocate for EHR adoption as a liaison to the medical staff

Advanced Clinical Functions Analyst (2009-present)

Managed multiple clinical application implementations

Developed strategies, plans, and tools to determine implementation readiness

Assisted in development in clinical workflows and action plans based on a gap analysis

Provided Training for providers and additional end users

Facilitated meetings with facilities in analyzing current and future states for all departments

Senior Clinical Business Analyst (2007-2009)

Review process flows and develop data flow diagrams

Implementation of Computerized Provider Order Entry

Coordinate projects with project manager

Gather requirements

Review documents for new projects

Maintain the Operating Room and Community Wide Scheduling MEDITECH Modules

Neurological Surgeons, Nashville, TN (2006-2007)

Quality Assurance and Research Coordinator

Monitor monthly infection reports for the hospital

Chart review for compliance and practice indicators

Staff Education for Joint Commission

Management of current research projects including obtaining ERB approvals

Policy revisions per Joint Commission standards

Process improvement

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Care Spot, Lebanon TN ( current employment)

Assess and treat patient age 6 months and up

Order and evaluate diagnostic studies

Laceration repair

School,Sports, DOT physicals

Physician Assistant

Neurological Surgeons, Nashville, TN (2003-2006)

Physician Assistant

Responsible for independently managing hospital patients post operatively, ICU, and special care unit.

Perform procedures under practice protocols.

Admit and discharge patients.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (1997-2003)

Physician Assistant

Independently performed both pre and post-operative patient exams.

Evaluated patients from both emergency room and outside facilities

Developed treatment protocols

University of California at Irvine, CA (1994-1997)

Physician Assistant

Managed the facility private practice clinic

Independently performed both pre and post operative patient exams

Functioned as a first assist in operating room in private practice setting

Managed the research data with total joint surgeons

Friendly Hills Medical Group, La Habra, CA (1988-1994)

Physician Assistant

Provided care for all age groups independently in Family Practice

Functioned as a first assist in operating room for Orthopedics

Evaluated and treated patients in Emergency Room

Managed patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Alta Pacific Medical Group Laguna Hills, CA (1992-1992)

Physician Assistant

Functioned as a first assisted in operating room

Performed rounds independently

Evaluated and treated patients in emergency room and clinics

EDUCATION

Master Business Administration in Healthcare Management 2004

University of Phoenix, Nashville, TN

Physician Assistant Program 1988

Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston- Salem, NC

Bachelor of Science General Business 1984

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

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