Physician Assistant Medical

Sooji Hong

Certified Physician Assistant

Lebanon, OR • 213-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies – Western University of Health Sciences July 2022 Bachelor of Science, Chemistry – University of California, Los Angeles June 2017 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Sept 2021 – July 2022

Cardiology: Southern California Hospital & Cedars-Sinai, Ernst Von Schwarz, MD July 2022 Cardiothoracic Surgery: Lakewood Regional Medical Center, George Panagiotides, MD June 2022 Family Medicine: United Care Family Medical Center, Alfred Lavi, DO May 2022 Plastic Surgery: Pasadena Advanced Surgery Institute, Brian Cox, MD Apr 2022 Internal Medicine: Encino Zarian Medicine, David Zarian, MD Mar 2022 OB/GYN: Century Women Medical Group, Kevin Daneshgar, MD Feb 2022 Emergency Medicine: Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Frank Figueroa, NP Jan 2022 Family Medicine: Edgemont Medical Clinic, Manuk Chulyan, PA Dec 2021 General Surgery: Emanate Health, Raffaele Corbisiero, MD Nov 2021 Pediatrics: Emanate Health, Chi Truong, MD Oct 2021 Urgent Care: Urgent 9, Manuel Momjian, MD Sept 2021 WORK EXPERIENCE

EXER URGENT CARE, LA CANADA Jun 2020 — Aug 2020

Scribe

• Accompanied physicians, PAs, and NPs during patient visit, transcribing dictations of patients’ medical, social, family histories, medications, allergies, and findings from physical exams

• Prepared all documentation for provider review and approval utilizing EMR and monitored for basic lab and imaging results

• Performed other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinical workflow as assigned WESTSIDE AESTHETICS, LOS ANGELES Jan 2019 — Jul 2020 Medical Assistant

• Prepared cosmetic equipment including but not limited to neurotoxins, fillers, kybella, lasers, IPL, PRP and microneedling and assisted physicians, PAs, and NPs during treatment and examination of patients

• Set up nitrous oxide and administered prescribed medications for relief of procedural pain

• Maintained exam rooms between patients, stocked exam room supplies and equipment

• Informed and educated patients on the different skin care products offered at the clinic, including sunscreens, acne products, serums, and hydroquinones

• Interacted with patients, obtained and documented patient medical history, confirmed purpose of visit, and prepared patients for provider examination

• Coordinated with other MAs and staff for efficient patient-provider interaction and worked to create a positive team environment

MOY FINCHER CHIPPS DERMATOLOGY CLINIC, BEVERLY HILLS May 2018 —Nov 2018 Medical Assistant

• Assisted in Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) for skin cancer treatment & repairs in surgical rooms with physicians and PA

• Provided post-op wound care for Mohs surgery and educated patients on how to manage their bandages at home

• Gained experience with preparation of punch, excisional, and shave biopsies

• Charted all patient visits on EMA, the most current dermatology electronic medical record software

• Removed sutures for patients post-surgery during their follow-up appointments and provided basic wound care

• Informed patients about spectrum of lasers and light technologies for skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, and psoriasis laser treatment

UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA MONICA Aug 2016—Oct 2018 Patient Access Representative

• Responsible for patient pre-registration & admits in Emergency Room and Main Admissions

• Communicated with patients and physicians of necessary patient information

• Processed and obtained all patient consents such as HIPAA form, COA (Conditions of Admission), and Advanced Directives and processed workers compensation and homeless patient discharge forms

• Processed patients’ health insurance and obtained pre-approval of insurance for treatment CERTIFICATIONS

• Physician Assistant – Certified on 09/07/2022

• Physician Assistant State License, pending (Expected 09/2022)

• ACLS Certification, Expires 05/2023

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

VACCINE CLINIC WESTERNU HEALTH, POMONA Mar 2021

• Responsibilities included: Administering COVID vaccines, medical screening, and patient education on possible side effects of the vaccine

CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (CHMC), LOS ANGELES Apr 2018 — Mar 2020 COPE Health Scholar

• Dedicated to helping patients in underserved communities for whom health care is often out of reach

• Provided basic care such as walking, feeding, changing, checking vitals, and taking initiative to improve patient experience at the hospital

• Gained firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative health care settings

• Worked alongside MDs, PAs, RNs, LVNs, and CNAs during volunteer clinical rotations in different hospital departments

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Jun 2017—Jan 2019

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, UCLA

Supervisor: Ohyun Kwon

• Worked on synthesis of benzo-fused azepinones, which have been shown to improve total brain exposure and lower Abeta42, which can ultimately lead to possible treatment of the Alzheimer’s disease

• Collaborated with a PhD student on developing new bridged bicyclic phosphine oxide using halogen- and base- free g-umpolung-Wittig reaction

• Performed purification of molecules via flash column chromatography & recrystallization

• Presented on most recent published journal regarding organic chemistry during group meetings PUBLICATIONS CHEMISTRY PUBLICATION

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (University of California, Los Angeles)

• Zhang, Kui; Cai, Lingchao; Hong, Sooji; Kwon, Ohyun* “Phosphine-Catalyzed α-Umpolung–Aldol Reaction for the Synthesis of Benzo[b]azapin-3-ones”, Organic Letters. 2019, 21 (13), 5143-5146. DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b01749

• Kirlikovali, K. O.; Cho, E.; Downard, T. J.; Grigoryan, L.; Han, Z.; Hong, S.; Jung, D.; Quintana, J. C.; Reynoso, V.; Ro, S.; Shen, Y.; Swartz, K.; Ter Sahakyan, E.; Wixtrom, A. I.; Yoshida, B.; Rheingold, A. L.; Spokoyny, A. M.*

"Buchwald-Hartwig Amination Using Pd(I) Dimer Precatalysts Supported by Biaryl Phosphine Ligands", Dalton Trans. 2018, 47, 3684-3688.

SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, Practice Fusion, EMA, NextGen, Office Ally

• Soft Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Critical thinking, Decision Making, Empathy

• Languages: Korean, basic Spanish

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