Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
memberships
Certification
Clinical Rotations
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Andrea Block

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Motivated Physician Assistant graduate passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Skilled in performing thorough history taking, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations to craft personalized treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions. I approach every patient with professionalism, empathy, and prioritize patient education to enhance treatment goals. My diverse, hands-on clinical experience during rotations prepared me to connect with patients and manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Southwest Urologic Specialists

Medical Assistant
03.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

Trained as a medical assistant to conduct intake patients, prepare patients for the provider, and assist with or conduct medical procedures.

· Cared for an average of 35 patients daily by taking vital signs and documenting medical history. Also prepared patients for exams and procedures.

· Assisted with outpatient surgeries or procedures such as vasectomies, cystoscopies, bladder fulguration, prostate ultrasounds, or urodynamic studies.

· Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care, including patient education, antibiotic administration, and dispensing medications.

· Updated the training manual for new hires, enhanced training efficiency, and ensured adherence to the most recent standards of care.

· Maintained a safe, clean, and well-stocked work environment while adhering to HIPPA and OSHA standards.

Total Body Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Technician
04.2019 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Conduct therapeutic procedures under a physical therapist's supervision, such as ultrasound or a TENS unit.
  • Guide patients through exercises per treatment plan and adjust exercises to a patient's abilities under a therapist's supervision.
  • Understand individual treatment goals and educate patients and family members with at-home therapy routines.

Education

Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
05-2025

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences
12-2021

University Overview

Barrett the Honors College of Arizona State University

Summa Cum Laude

Certificate: History and Philosophy of Science

Dean's List 4 years


Skills

  • Patient management and assessments
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Management of prescriptions

memberships

American Academy of Physician Associates member since 2024

Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support | February 2024-2026

Basic Life Support | February 2024-2026,

Clinical Rotations

  • Family: Geraghty Family Medicine - Centennial, CO
  • Psychiatry: Urgent Psychiatric Center – Connections Health Solutions - Phoenix, AZ
  • Pediatrics: Pleasant Pediatrics - Glendale, AZ
  • Emergency: Abrazo Emergency Room – Phoenix, AZ
  • Woman's Health: Center for True Harmony and Wellness - Mesa, AZ
  • Elective: Plastic Surgery Center of Texas – Dallas, TX

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Southwest Urologic Specialists
03.2021 - 05.2023

Physical Therapist Technician

Total Body Physical Therapy
04.2019 - 10.2019

Midwestern University

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences
Andrea Block