Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Sharlette Dye
Crestwood, Kentucky 40014
Education
University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program
Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Kentucky. Major : Therapeutic Recreation
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Employment
9/1997 - 6/30/2019
Physician Assistant
Compensation and Pension Program, VA Medical Center; Louisville, Kentucky.
Conduct comprehensive disability medical histories and medical examinations as part of the Veteran Benefits Compensation and Pension claims process. Provide sufficient competent medical evidence including both the diagnosis and symptomatology sufficient for a claim to be adjudicated by the submitting Veteran’s Benefits Administration Regional Office. Initiate lab and imaging studies when indicated with follow up of abnormal reports. Referral of veterans to specialized consultation as needed for claims or as needed for acute or urgent medical conditions. As a senior staff member, train new employees to the unit and function as a resource for complex claims and questions regarding C&P procedures.
1/1991 - 9/1997
Physician Assistant
Ambulatory Care, VA Medical Center; Syracuse, New York
Primary Care provider to veteran patients, many with multisystem diseases in a primary care and urgent care outpatient clinic. Assessment of new patients, following established patients, ordering and follow up of laboratory and diagnostic studies and referral of patients to sub- specialty clinics.
8/1989 - 12/1990
Physician Assistant/Review Coordinator
Utilization Review, University of Michigan Hospital; Ann Arbor, Michigan
Concurrent review of admissions requiring third party authorization. Communication with physicians regarding cases lacking Severity of Illness/Intensity of Service Criteria. Retrospective review review of hospital stays with non-paid claims for necessity of admission and length of stay for authorization of payment by third party payers.
8/1986 - 8/1989
Physician Assistant/Assistant of Medicaid Programs
Michigan Peer Review Organization; Plymouth, Michigan
Retrospective review of the medical necessity of admissions and quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries and review for validation of DRG assignment. Pre-admission review of the medical necessity and appropriateness of the inpatient setting for the performance of selected procedures for Medicare and private insurance.
10/1979 - 5/1986
Physician Assistant, VA Medical Center; Ann Arbor, Michigan
Primary and urgent care provider. Manage interval visits for patients with chronic disease; ordering and follow up of laboratory and diagnostic studies and referral of patients to sub- specialty clinics. Coordinator of Continuing Medical Education for ambulatory care staff monthly meetings.
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