ARTURO F. LOPEZ

**** *. ******** *****, **** **08 ~ Miami, Florida 33132

786-***-**** ac6khq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Motivated, patient oriented Licensed and Certified Physician Assistant with over 7 years of experience. Excellent academic, team-working, surgical and multitasking abilities. Proficient in usage of Electronic Medical Records, ICD-10 codes and Visit Level Coding. Exceptional bedside skills, professionalism and distinctive aptitude to establish patient rapport. Fluent in English and Spanish.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDRITE URGENT CARE, Miami Beach, Florida March 2018 – April 2018

Jerome Goldstein MD (Supervising Physician)

Perform comprehensive, detailed and focused H&P. Formulate diagnosis, order/ interpret laboratory studies and implement adequate treatment

Appropriate Usage of ICD-10 codes and Visit Level Codes

Application and removal of sutures

Perform I &D of Abscess, and overall wound care

Practice preventive medicine and patient education about their pathologies

Record all medical encounters on “eClinical Software” (EMR Software)

Evaluate Imaging Reports (X-rays, MRI, CT, US).

FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, Miami, Florida September 2011 – March 2018

Olga Perez MD, Cheryl Case-Diaz MD (Supervising Physicians)

Perform comprehensive, detailed and focused H&P. Formulate diagnosis, order/ interpret laboratory studies and implement adequate treatment

Application and removal of sutures, I &D of Abscess, and overall wound care

Interpret X Rays and implement appropriate txt

Perform Pap Smear, Sure Path, bimanual, rectal and guaiac exams

Practice preventive medicine and patient education about their pathologies

Appropriate Usage of ICD-10 codes and Visit Level Codes

Record all medical encounters on “Practice Fusion” (EMR Software)

Evaluate Imaging Reports (2D Echo, 24 Hour Holter Monitor, Bone Density, MRI, CT, Bone Scans, US).

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

INTERNAL MEDICINE, Baptist Hospital (164hrs)

Manuel Mendez PAC, Tomas Villanueva DO

Perform comprehensive, detailed and focused H&P. Formulate diagnosis, order/ interpret laboratory studies and implement adequate treatment

Evaluate and admit patients from the ED to their pertinent floors or units

Create admission, progress and discharge notes

SURGERY, Mercy Hospital (208 hrs.)

Juan C. Fleites MD, Leo Blandon PAC

First Assist on Vascular and General Surgery

Perform hemostasis and suturing. Execute skin grafting, laceration repairs and I&D. Execute retraction/exposure of the surgical site and handle laparoscopic equipment. Assist in pre/post op set up

Conduct rounds on ICU, CCU and surgery floor with elaboration of progress notes, orders, consultations and discharges

EMERGENCY MEDICINE, Metropolitan Hospital (131hrs)

Xavier Anton MD

Execute H&P. Institute diagnosis, construe/ interpret laboratory studies and employ adequate treatment

Assist in Cardio/ Pulmonary resuscitation. Perform I&D, suturing, wound care

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

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DERMATOLOGY, Kendall Regional Hospital (124 hrs.)

Hector Wiltz MD, Eric Bussear PA-C

Perform H&P and implement appropriate treatment.

Execute punch and shave biopsies including suturing and wound care

Elimination of skin lesions using cryotherapy

Use of UVB equipment for psoriasis and vitiligo treatment

Perform hair removal with laser therapy

FAMILY MEDICINE, Cleveland Clinic (230hrs)

Dalia McCoy MD

Execute H&P. Institute diagnosis, construe/ interpret laboratory studies and employ adequate treatment

Perform Pap Smear, Sure Path, bimanual, rectal and guaiac exams

Refer patients to specialty physicians for appropriate follow-up

Record all medical encounters on “Epic” (EMR Software)

INFECTIOUS DISEASE, Baptist Hospital (148hrs)

Jose Milton Graviria MD

Execute H&P while following isolation protocols

Perform wound debridement, I&D and cultures

Implement treatment for immunosuppressed patients and provide education on their disease process

Establish and modify treatment according to pathogen sensitivity, specificity and resistance

PEDIATRIC, Fraga Medical Center (336hrs)

Sergio Alzugaray MD

Perform EPSDT, Sports Physical and Focused H&P

Implement age and weight appropriate treatments

Carry out tympanogram, ECG, Streptococcal test and vaccine administration

Provide family education on neonatal care and vaccination schedule

GYNECOLOGY, Mercy Hospital (138hrs)

Marilu Madrigal MD, GYN-Oncology

Perform H&P, Pap Smear, Thin prep, bimanual and rectal exams. Order age and sex appropriate laboratory screening and implement corresponding treatment

First Assistant on ultrasound guided D&C and hysterectomies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNRELATED TO HEATLCARE

SEITLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, Miami, Florida February 2007 – August 2009

Technical Assistant/ Word Processing Specialist

Creation of Insurance Proposals with immediate deadlines under Underwriters and producers requirements. Team up with Producers, Account Executives and Account Coordinators to generate Word, Excel or Power Point presentations that will facilitate their future sales.

EXIT CHARDE REALTY, Naples, Florida September 2004 – February 2007

Assistant Manager

Responsible for all the company Listing Process. Enter all the listing data in company and state websites. Handle the accountant company system in order to enter all the listings financial information including commission rules and payment related info. Create and maintain a financial database in order to analyze current and projected budgets.

ADELPHIA CABLE COMPANY, Miami, Florida January 2004 – September 2004

Dispatcher

Monitored and supervised cable technicians by way of data entry and management of individual assigned tasks. Responsible for securing customer satisfaction by responding to and resolving customer concerns and inquires

EDUCATION

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, Miami, Florida

Bachelor of Applied Science - Physician Assistant, May 2014

Graduated with Highest Honors and Phi Theta Kappa Member

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, Miami, Florida

Associate in Science - Physician Assistant, August 2011

Graduated with Highest Honors and Phi Theta Kappa Member

ED KLOPFER REAL ESTATE SCHOOL, Naples, Florida

Sales Associate, 2006

UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA, Havana, Cuba

Law, 2001-2003

CERTIFICATION/ TRAINING

Florida Physician Assistant License Iss: 8/16/2011

DEA Florida Physician Assistant Prescribing License March 2018

Florida Physician Assistant Prescribing License January 2012

NCCPA Certified August 2011

University of Miami, HARVEY Advanced Cardiology Course February 2011

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Iss: 03/2018 Exp: 03/2020

Basic Cardiac Life Support Iss: 12/2016 Exp: 12/2018

HIPPA Certification October 2009

Emergency Response to Terrorism Training October 2009

AFILIATIONS

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Florida Academy of Physicians Assistants

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