Physician Assistant Customer Service

Hani Members PA ** Rock Road, Islip Terrace NY, **752

Phone 631-***-****, Cell 516-***-****

Email:***********@***.***

Objective:

Qualified Physician Assistant with over 10 years of experience in clinical, customer service and communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards, currently looking to obtain a position as a Physician Assistant in a people-oriented facility where I can maximize my skills and experience. I have great critical thinking skills, able to handle a busy work environment, energetic, a team player, willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. I also possess proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, Excel, EMR, excellent verbal/written communication, Mental health, proficient in IV drug therapy management, proficient Creole.

Education

Touro College School of Health Sciences: B.S. Physician Assistant Studies 9/2002-9/2007

Farmingdale State University: Liberal Arts and Science 9/1998-9/2002

Work History:

Greenwich House NY, NY 2008 – Current

Senior Physician Assistant

Physical Assessment

Order and review laboratory tests

Establish rapport with patients for effective health counseling and follow-up on referrals for lab and medical care.

Perform physical exams, diagnose and treat substance abuse and medical problems.

Identify problems and potential improvements in treatment process and enlist interest and support of staff

Respond to medical emergencies

Provide primary care, medical and psychiatric services under the direction of Medical Director

Prescribe Methadone and Buprenorphine for treatment of substance abuse

Promoted to Chief PA in 2016 and involved in the day to day operations of the facility from a managerial standpoint.

Obtained data 2000 waiver to provide buprenorphine as another option in the treatment of opioid addiction.

Nassau Correctional Center East Meadow, NY 2015 – Current

Physician Assistant

Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations on assigned patients.

Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide direct patient care to patients in a correctional setting.

Write appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants and depressant

drugs.

Perform emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.

Notify supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.

Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

Provides health education to patients.

MED XM (Mobile Medical Examination Service) 10/2014 – 12/2015

Physician Assistant

Provided at home visits designed to capture the member’s health status accurately and completely by completing a health assessment.

Interview and examine patients to determine a diagnosis.

Order tests to ascertain the nature and extent of illnesses and injuries.

Prescribe medications and suggest lifestyle changes to remedy medical problems.

Maintain patient records and provide documentation for insurance companies.

Certifications/Licenses/Professional Memberships:

ACLS, American Heart Association

BCLS, American Heart Association

Member, American Academy of Physician’s Assistants

Member, New York State Society of Physician Assistants

Certified, Infectious Disease and Control, Barrier control

Buprenorphine Certification

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