AMERAH SHAFI
Niles,IL
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
A & M MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Replenished office supplies and kept every room patient-ready for optimal operations.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Physician Assistant
Care At Home Services
Chicago, IL
11.2015 - 07.2019
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
Physician Assistant
house physicians
Chicago , IL
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
Physician Assistant
house call physicians
Chicago, IL
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
Education
Master of Science - SCIENCE
ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
USA06-2008
Bachelor of Science - SCIENCE
MBBS
PAKISTAN06-2002
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
punjabi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
A & M MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
06.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Care At Home Services
11.2015 - 07.2019
Physician Assistant
house physicians
07.2012 - 09.2014
Physician Assistant
house call physicians
06.2009 - 07.2011
Master of Science - SCIENCE
ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - SCIENCE
MBBS