Courtney Eckhout
Hoboken
Summary
Motivated Physician Assistant with three years of experience in outpatient dermatology, specializing in comprehensive medical, surgical, cosmetic, and preventative care. History of effectively managing a high-volume patient load with clinical autonomy while performing in-office procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care through close collaboration with board-certified dermatologists, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Strong ability to adapt to dynamic clinical environments while maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant (PA)
Schweiger Dermatology Group LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive outpatient dermatologic care with a high degree of autonomy, managing medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin conditions in a private practice setting
- Perform full-body skin examinations; diagnose and treat inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic skin disorders, including skin cancers
- Independently perform in-office procedures such as shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, and cosmetic injectable and laser procedures
- Manage high patient volume while delivering patient-centered care
- Collaborate with board-certified dermatologists to coordinate complex cases and maintain evidence-based standards of care
Program Leadership and Advocacy Capstone Involvement
University of Michigan
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Initiated and developed a continuing relationship with Livingston County Community Connect
- Organized and developed a plan for student medical provider participation at events
- Coordinated with local offices and providers to create continued, follow-up care contacts for patients
Medical Assistant (MA)
Dermatology Associates - Birmingham, MI
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Surgical first assist in office procedures including pre and post-op care
- Documentation in EMA EMR system
- Venipuncture
- Cancer log case management
Medical Assistant (MA)
Comprehensive Pain Management, Okemos, MI
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Narcotic prescription management (validation of MAP scores)
- Documentation of medical intake forms and chart notes
- Office management
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Medilodge of Okemos, Okemos, MI
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Assist with ADLs, take and document vitals
- Perform one and two-person transfers
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Vista Springs Timber Ridge, East Lansing, MI
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Assist with ADLs, take and document vitals
- Perform one and two-person transfers
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI04-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2020
Skills
- Detailed and thorough documentation skills (through EMA EMR system)
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Patient-centered care
- Skin cancer detection and management
- Biopsy techniques (shave, punch)
- Diagnosis and management of inflammatory dermatoses, infectious diseases, and acute and chronic dermatological conditions
- Prescription medication management (including isotretinoin, biologics)
- Post-operative wound care
- Cosmetic patient consultations and treatment planning
- Injectable skills with neuromodulators (Botox, Daxxify, Xeomin, Juveau) and dermal fillers (Juvederm - lips, mid-face)
- Laser and energy-based device treatments, including pre-and post-treatment counseling
- Chemical VI Peel treatments
- Microneedling (with and without PRP)
- Aesthetic facial assessment and aging prevention strategies
Certification
- Board-certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Licensed PA in NY and NJ
Timeline
Physician Assistant (PA)
Schweiger Dermatology Group LLC
07.2023 - Current
Program Leadership and Advocacy Capstone Involvement
University of Michigan
05.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant (MA)
Dermatology Associates - Birmingham, MI
07.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant (MA)
Comprehensive Pain Management, Okemos, MI
08.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Medilodge of Okemos, Okemos, MI
09.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Vista Springs Timber Ridge, East Lansing, MI
03.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Michigan-Flint
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
Michigan State University