Physician Assistant Medical
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Joseph Richichi, PA-C
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**** *. ******** **, ******, IN 47304
CAREER SUMMARY
Seeking a Physician Assistant position where I may utilize my proven clinical and interpersonal skills, passion for healthcare, and ability to multitask in a busy environment. EDUCATION
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Double Minor in Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies
Honors: Dean’s List
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
NCCPA Board Certified, August 25, 2016—currently maintained
Indiana State License for Physician Assistant, October 2016—currently maintained
DEA license—currently maintained in the state of Indiana
North Carolina State License for Physician Assistant, obtained October 2019—currently maintained
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)—Updated June 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant, Certified—Orthopedic Spine Surgery/General Orthopedic Call, Central Indiana Orthopedics, Muncie, IN, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN, Marion General Hospital, Marion, IN, St. Vincent Hospital, Anderson, IN, St. Vincent Hospital, Fishers, IN, August 2016—Current
o Enhance surgical outcomes as First-Assist for Joseph Duncan, MD, for inpatient and outpatient orthopedic spine procedures, including lumbar fusion, anterior and posterior cervical decompression and fusion, laminectomy, discectomy, kyphoplasty, as well as with Orthopedic surgeries such as intermedullary nailing for intertrochanteric hip fractures and open reduction/internal fixation for various long and short bone fractures o Ameliorate the surgical case processes with positioning of patients to-and-from the hospital bed and operating table and assist with draping of patients and surgical microscope, applying local anesthesia, and closing surgical incision sites
o Exemplify physical exam technique, including problem-focused neurological exams, as related to suspected spinal pathologies as well as for general Orthopedic-related problems when on- call
o Elevate in-office patient care by interpreting imaging modality results, including plain radiographs, MRI, and CT scans, and explaining to patients in common language o Progress the management of inpatient healthcare by creating and submitting hospital admission and post-operative orders, discharge orders, and post-op home instructions for patients, dictate Discharge Summary and Operative Note hospital records for post-surgical patients and procedures done in the Emergency Department
o Autonomously round on post-operative patients in the inpatient hospital setting o Reliably respond to General Orthopedic call in the Emergency Department and inpatient hospital setting; obtain patient H&P information, and create consult notes and orders prior to assisting with surgery
o Deliver healthcare needs to the local medically-underserved rural community with bedside ED procedures, including digital blocks, traumatic amputee bone shortening, complex laceration repairs, closed reductions of forearm and wrist fractures, and splinting and casting o Advance OR staff efficiency by obtaining data on surgical case turnover times and providing feedback at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Medical Assistant, Richichi Family Health, November 2008-May 2014 o Interviewed and recorded patient chief complaints, vital signs, review of systems, and histories into E-MDs Electronic Health Record system o Communicated with Joseph Richichi, MD and nursing staff regarding patient healthcare concerns and treatment plans. Communicated with local pharmacy staff regarding patient medication management
o Prepared and administered various intramuscular and subcutaneous injections o Prepared exam rooms and computers for daily patient intake visits. Cleansed surgical procedure instruments using sterile technique in the outpatient clinical setting o Consulted with Joseph Richichi, MD and staff regarding improvements to office efficiency. Facilitated the transition from paper charting to electronic health records
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist, Hoglund Family Hearing, March 2010-December 2011
o Conducted audiometric hearing evaluations and diagnosed various hearing disorders o Treated low and/or high frequency hearing deficits via customized aural amplification devices after assisting a patient in understanding their affliction. Counseled and educated patients on hearing healthcare including daily hygiene and diseases of the ear o Created customized earmold impressions and communicated with selected laboratories for customized earplugs and related products for patients and in-office supplies o Referred patients to local Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists and Audiologists for ear infections or diseases discovered in-office
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