Belinda Chavez
Everett
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Optum, skilled in patient management and education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and thorough assessments. Proficient in electronic medical records and interpreting laboratory results, ensuring optimal treatment strategies and fostering patient wellness. Committed to continuous learning and best practices in healthcare.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Optum
Everett, WA
11.2013 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to support clinical workflows.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Learned electronic health record systems for efficient patient data management.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical best practices and emerging trends.
Physician Assistant
Community Health Center of Snohomish County
Lynnwood, WA
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Physician Assistant
Mind Your Body Clinic
Seattle, WA
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Educated patients on pain management techniques and medication usage, enhancing self-management capabilities.
- Assisted physicians in conducting nerve blocks and other invasive procedures for pain management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MEDEX NW Physician Assistant
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2010
Skills
- Patient management
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Physical examination
- Wound care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Electronic medical records
- Telemedicine
- Managing prescriptions and refills
- Clinical decision making
Affiliations
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Certification
- Washington State Physician Assistant License PA60191117 10/14/2010 - Current
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 1095388 10/7/2010 - Current
- DEA MC3037341 10/3/2013 - Current
- National Provider Identifier 1386942282
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Optum
11.2013 - Current
Physician Assistant
Community Health Center of Snohomish County
08.2011 - 09.2013
Physician Assistant
Mind Your Body Clinic
02.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - MEDEX NW Physician Assistant
University of Washington