Cindy Pfeiff, PA-C
Alameda,CA
Summary
Dedicated Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant with twenty three years of diverse orthopedic surgery experience. Superior interpersonal communication skills that build and maintain strong professional relationships. Dedicated and self-motivated individual capable of resolving multiple and complex issues. Results-oriented leader with a strong ability to motivate staff to peak performance. Adheres to a high degree of professional integrity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Surgery Lead Physician Assistant
Alameda Health System/East Bay Medical Group
05.2018 - Current
- Surgical first assist for in-patient and out-patient orthopedic surgeries including total joint arthroplasty, sports, hand/upper extremity and spine
- In-patient and out-patient comprehensive orthopedic patient care including ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, conduct physical examinations and implement accurate treatment plans and
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, administrative leaders, and support staff.
- Interview, provide hiring recommendations, onboard and mentor new physician assistants
- EPIC Specialist Training Specialist (STS)
Orthopedic Clinical Coordinator
Sutter Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Provide clinical quality oversight of the Orthopedic Center of Excellence by maintaining a significant presence in the orthopedic clinical areas including participation in daily orthopedic rounding, develop and plan ongoing training for staff based on needs assessment, initiate and facilitate intra and inter department communication and work collaboratively with administration, physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to develop clinical protocols, guidelines and policies in an effort to continuously improve the quality of care provided to inpatient orthopedic patients.
- The Joint Commission Disease Specific Coordinator for the elective total hip and total knee replacement program including clinical pathway development, implementation of performance improvement measures and ensure program compliance.
- Clinical expert and patient educator for the Orthopedic Surgery and Total Joint Replacement Preoperative Patient Education Class.
- Work with the Quality Department staff to develop tools to measure performance processes and outcomes and report results to administration, physician committees and appropriate staff.
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Kenneth M. Caldwell, M.D. Inc
07.2009 - 12.2016
- Surgical first assist for in-patient and out-patient total joint arthroplasty and sports surgeries
- In-patient and out-patient comprehensive orthopedic patient care
- Manage employee funded 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer funded Profit Sharing Plan
- Ancillary office management duties including: electronic medical record implementation, coordinate office/surgery schedules, employee training/supervision/annual reviews, payroll, bank account reconciliation and QuickBooks management
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Oakland Bone & Joint Specialists
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Surgical first assist for in-patient and out-patient foot/ankle, total joint arthroplasty and sports surgeries
- Manage all aspects of nonsurgical and surgical patient care
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland08.2001
Post Baccalaureate Science Courses -
Contra Costa Community College
San Pablo1996
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.1994
Skills
Surgical First Assist
Wound Care/Wound Closure
Patient Management
Patient History Documentation
Physical examination
Interpreting laboratory/radiological results
Diagnosing conditions
Injections, Aspirations, Splinting and Casting
Treatment planning
Patient education
Electronic Medical Records
Certifications and Professional Affiliations
- California Physician Assistant License
- Active and Unrestricted DEA License
- Physician Assistant Special Recognition in Surgery
- San Francisco Bay Area Physician Assistants (SFBAPA) Member
Publications
- Pfeiff C. “The Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR)”, Orthopaedic Nursing, January/February 2006.
- Haskell A, Pfeiff C. “Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis Using a Single Lag Screw”, Foot and Ankle International, November 2004.
- Data Collection Acknowledgement: Mann R, Haskell A, “Ankle Arthroplasty with Preoperative Coronal Plane Deformity”, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, July 2004.
Timeline
Orthopedic Surgery Lead Physician Assistant
Alameda Health System/East Bay Medical Group
05.2018 - Current
Orthopedic Clinical Coordinator
Sutter Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
09.2016 - 03.2018
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Kenneth M. Caldwell, M.D. Inc
07.2009 - 12.2016
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Oakland Bone & Joint Specialists
09.2001 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Samuel Merritt University
Post Baccalaureate Science Courses -
Contra Costa Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
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