Physician Assistant Medical

Esther M. Laucirica, MBA, MHS, PA-C

Duluth, GA **096 770-***-**** **********@***.***

Clinical Educator

Multifaceted and forward-thinking senior healthcare management professional seeks to refocus career to a Clinical Educator or a role as Medical Science Liaison or Pharmaceutical Sales to effectively utilized academic credentials and proven experience in broad-based clinical expertise, sales, account management, and customer service in healthcare private practice, clinic, inpatient and outpatient, emergency room and surgical environments.

Accomplished healthcare professional with hands-on experience in clinical operations, clinical educator, program management, occupational health, occupational testing, training, and acute care as Physician Assistant in ever-evolving environments requiring adaptability and decisiveness to succeed. Language fluency in English and Spanish.

Influencing and hands-on multi-functional team leader leads by example establishing rapport and respect with culturally diverse internal and external audiences. Proactive leader in training and development to foster a culture of motivation, respect and accountability that always leads to top-performance for organizational success.

Education

Masters of Health Science (MHS) Physician Assistant Certificate

Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC

Masters of Business Administration in Marketing

Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

Graduate Studies in Biomedical Science

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA

Post-Bachelor Studies in Science

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelors of Business Administration in Management

Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

Professional Experience

Johns Hopkins, Department of Environmental & Occupational Medicine – Location? 2013 – Present

Program Coordinator / Physician Assistant

Clinic Operations – Direct daily clinic operations, staffing and patient services. Supervise one Medical Assistant. Assist in development of annual clinic budget, reports on expenses, and period reports on clinic activities, utilization and success stories. Submit weekly flu shot administrations by location, employee and spouse.

Health Services – Hands-on patient support for routine, DOT or pre-employment physicals, breath alcohol testing, urine drug screens, and biometric screenings. Treats minor work-related or non-work-related injuries or illnesses.

Education – Lead instruction to PBC/Gatorade employees for rehabilitation of occupational injuries focused on stretching and strengthening exercises. Conduct pre-placement ergonomic assessments in adherence with testing procedures. Perform other DOT exams and substance abuse testing at other satellite clinics when requested.

Health Seminars – Develop and plan health education seminars and general wellness events including an annual Health Fair, Annual PBC/Gatorade Flu Shot Program at onsite clinic and 5-10 satellite clinics. Promote stretching programs with proper body mechanics and use of equipment. Coordinate with PBC/Gatorade Wellness Champions to promote wellness offerings focused on increasing participation.

Medical Advisor – Provide general medical advice to Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.

East Atlanta Pediatrics / Family Urgent Care – Lawrenceville, GA 2011 - Present

Physician Assistant / Urgent Care – Part-Time / Weekends

Health Services – Provide direct patient care with evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions or injuries for children and adults. Conduct well-child checks, routine adult physicals, school physicals, and sports physicals. Effectively manage medication administration for chronic conditions.

Patient Education – Used Spanish skills to provide patient education on condition, treatment and medications.

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center – Lavonia, GA 2012 – 2014

Physician Assistant / Emergency Department

Health Services – Managed patient evaluation and treatment of adults and pediatric patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, implemented treatment plans, and consulted with specialists to optimize patient care and support.

Patient Education – Counseled and educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic – Atlanta, GA 2012 - 2013

Physician Assistant / Clinic and Outpatient Surgery Center

Health Services – Delivered patient care and support with evaluations, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, and treatment planning for acute or chronic orthopedic problems. Provided pre-operative and post-operative consultations and follow-up. Managed steroid, Supartz/Synvisc joint injections and provided assistance in surgery.

Thera-Com / Genentech – Atlanta, GA 2009 - 2014

Clinical Educator – Genentech Hepatology

Hepatitis C Education – Educated patients diagnosed with Hepatitis C, beginning with Pegasys and Copegus therapy on the disease state, transmission of disease, prevention, lifestyle changes and treatment side effect management. Demonstrated how to properly inject medication. Advised on how patients may be mono-infected, con-infected with HIV or the stable cirrhotic.

Hepatitis B Education – Provided education on treatment of Hepatitis B with Pegasys on the disease state, how it transmits, prevention, lifestyle changes, treatment side-effect management, and proper injection techniques.

Educational Classes – Conducted the highest number of educational classes.

Other Professional Experience

Physician Assistant / Emergency Department – Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO

Physician Assistant / Urgent Care Center – Riverside Medical Arts, Williamsburg, VA

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