Tamara Harman, PA-C

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Core Competencies & Qualifications

Self-motivated Physician Assistant skilled in working with young children and establishing a solid

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and trusting relationship with parents and patients.

Experienced in a variety of clinical procedures. Comfortable expressing the limits of my knowledge

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and skills, yet highly teachable and a fast learner.

Proficient in providing outstanding and compassionate patient care, administration and prescription of

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medication, maintaining complete and accurate medical records, and consistently ensuring HIPPA

compliance.

Strong ability to make critical decisions under extreme circumstances and remain calm in stressful

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situations.

Competent in assessing the needs of patients, diagnosing conditions, and developing effective

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treatment plans with a focus on overall improvement of patient health by prioritizing issues and

patient plan of care.

Competent to work efficiently individually and in a team setting, as well as to promptly recognize

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serious conditions and provide pertinent referrals, specialty, and higher levels of care when needed.

Education

2014 Walden University – Online University

Master of Public Health, in progress

2011 – 2013 Samuel Merritt University – Oakland, CA

Masters Physician Assistant, 2013

2001 – 2005 Sonoma State University – Rohnert Park, CA

Bachelor of Arts Biology, 2005

Professional Experience

Mission Care Pediatrics March 2014 – present

Physician Assistant

Pediatric care provider in a private outpatient clinic involved in all aspects of patient care including

detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription

of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as well as in-office

procedures. Experienced in sports physicals, sick visits, well child exams, newborn exams, infant care and

nutrition, adolescent depression and childhood behavioral problems. Responsible for tracking treatment

and performance measures to ensure complete patient care including regular physicals and up to date

immunizations.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, California 2009 – 2011

Health Services Specialist

Medical Assistant for a non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to offering men, women, and teens

high-quality, affordable medical care. Extremely passionate advocate for patient health, safety, and

education, providing resources, outreach, and counseling, encouraging informed choices and a healthy

lifestyle.

Med-Tech Services, San Jose, California 2008 – 2010

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT contracted to provide emergency and basic medical care including wound care, treatment for heat

exhaustion and bleeding management for patrons at various sport and community events including

football games, National Soccer Tournaments, Motor Cross, marathons/triathlons, county fairs and local

festivals.

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Tamara Harman, PA-C

acftcz@r.postjobfree.com 408-***-****

Boston Scientific – Electrophysiology, San Jose, California 2003 – 2009

Regulatory Affairs Specialist I, 2007 – 2009

Integral department and project team member working cross-functionally within the division to develop

new product and manage sustaining activities for Electrophysiology marketed products as required by

Federal and International regulatory compliance standards.

Clinical Clerkship Experience

Geriatrics John Muir Medical Group – Walnut Creek, CA

Family Medicine We Care Health Center – Gilroy, CA

Women’s Health Mililani Specialty Clinic – Mililani, HI

Emergency Department San Mateo Medical Center – San Mateo, CA

Internal Medicine East Bay Cardiology/Doctors Medical Center – San Pablo, CA

General Surgery Kaiser Walnut Creek – Walnut Creek, CA

Hematology/Oncology Northern Oncology Associates – Oakland, CA

Endocrinology/Urgent Care VA Healthcare Administration – Martinez, CA

Pediatrics Kiwi Pediatrics – Berkeley/Albany, CA

Additional Information

Certifications:

- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

- DEA

- NPI

- ACLS

- Certified Phlebotomy Technician-I, 2008

- Emergency Medical Technician-B, 2005

Professional Memberships:

- Member AAPA, 2011-present

- Member CAPA, 2011-present

Awards:

- Honorable mention, Community Service Award, Masters Physician Assistant Program

- Cum Laude, Sonoma State University

- Dean’s List, Sonoma State University

Volunteer Activity:

- Global Brigades Medical Brigade Panama, August 2012

- Santa Clara County Medical Volunteer for Disaster Relief (MVDR), 2008-2010

- Milpitas Police Athletic League Youth Soccer Coach, 2005-2008

- Child Family Health International Quito, Ecuador, Medical Volunteer, June 2005

- AmeriCorps, Service Leader, Jewish Community Free Health Clinic 2002-2003

Additional Competencies: Electronic Medical Record Systems including NextGen, Epic, Paragon,

iKnowMed, Amazing Charts. Ascender. Limited medical Spanish.

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