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Candace White

Candace White

Physician
Snellville,GA

Summary

Board-certified primary care physician with a master's in public health. Offering over 8 years of extensive clinical practice experience in direct patient care, medical education and teaching, coaching and supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Recognized for adept leadership as site leader with a 6 year track record of leading and directing a busy primary care clinic with a patient panel close to 4000 patients. Hands-on experience conducting leadership meetings, interviewing candidates, accomplished in clinic workflow optimization, quality metrics, diffusing volatile situations and motivating teams. Serves as a medical director for CVS minute clinic. Enthusiastic Adjunct Professor with Emory University, training 3rd and 4th year medical students. Demonstrates exceptional bedside manner, strong commitment to the delivery of quality care to diverse and underserved populations, and committed to organizational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

CVS MINUTE CLINIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervise Nurse practitioners. Review and analyzed their clinical cases and offer medical opinion for patient clinical scenarios involving pediatric, adult and Geriatric Care.
  • Determined and advanced clinical objectives and strategies.

Site Lead of Emory at Miller Grove- Primary Care

Emory Healthcare
Lithonia, GA
10.2020 - Current

● Collaborate with other site leads including , Medical Directors, Front Office lead and medical assistant lead, and others as necessary and appropriate and in supporting clinical operations and initiatives.
● Attend staff and management meetings, including: staff and site-staff meetings, provider meetings, Medical Leadership Team meetings, and others as necessary/Serve on Medical Leadership Team (consisting of all Site Medical Directors and Medical Director) on behalf of their site's medical providers, to coordinate efforts between all sites Strategic Plan, initiatives, and priorities.
● Maintain open communication with providers to hear and share their ideas and concerns with Medical Leadership Team, and Medical Director
● Meet with individual providers on regular basis to assess job satisfaction and well-being, and offer resources and support as needed.
● Communicate with providers via various modes (email, meetings, one-on-one, etc.) around Clinic proposals, developments and initiatives.

● Oversees day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.

● Supervise and coordinate supervision of Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians (NPs & PAs), chart review, mentoring, etc. per Emory Healthcare Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Policy
● Evaluate medical provider performance per policy. This duty is performed with Medical Director who is closely involved in and supportive of this process.
● Alongside Medical Director, identify and assist providers in need of performance enhancement, quality of care improvements, general support, or training.
● Participate in completion of Incident Reports Work with medical providers, Care Team members, and Clinic Manager to implement strategies to reach target productivity and patient access to their primary care provider

● Participate in interviewing candidates for hire

Primary Care Physician-Emory at Miller Grove

Emory Healthcare
Lithonia, GA
08.2018 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively managed time-sensitive emergencies while maintaining high-quality standards of routine patient care.
  • Managed complex medical cases involving multiple specialists, coordinating care to achieve best possible outcomes for patients.
  • Treating acute illnesses and injuries.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with patients and families, fostering trust in primary care setting.
  • Educated patients on medication management, ensuring proper adherence to prescribed treatments and minimizing potential side effects.
  • Discussed potential side effects of medication or immunizations with patients.
  • Conducted physical exams, interpreted lab results, and ordered diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients'' health needs.
  • Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring patients received appropriate care for specific needs.
  • Conducting routine well-child visits and immunizations.
    Offering counseling on lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and mental health.
  • Performing physical examinations and ordering diagnostic tests as needed.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine, patient preferences, and clinical guidelines.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, including specialists, nurses, and social workers.
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion.
  • Supervise and mentor mid-level providers (e.g., nurse practitioners, physician assistants) to ensure delivery of safe and effective patient care.
  • Uphold compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and clinical workflows.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, including electronic health records (EHR), in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Stay abreast of current developments in pediatric medicine, including advancements in treatment modalities, clinical research, and best practices.
  • Assisted in developing new clinic policies and procedures based on current best practices for more efficient workflow processes.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently managing appointments and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in continuing medical education programs and professional conferences.
  • Diagnosed and treated wide range of acute and chronic conditions, applying evidence-based medical practices to optimize results.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing thorough examinations and personalized treatment plans.
  • Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
  • Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
  • Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, offering support, and sharing knowledge to improve patient care delivery.

Primary Care Physician

Dekalb Medical Center
Lithonia, GA
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed complex medical cases involving multiple specialists, coordinating care to achieve best possible outcomes for patients.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing delivery of primary care services within clinical setting.
  • Assisted in developing new clinic policies and procedures based on current best practices for more efficient workflow processes.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently managing appointments and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
  • Promoted preventive screenings in accordance with guidelines, resulting in early detection of various conditions among at-risk populations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal treatment plans were implemented.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in continuing medical education programs and professional conferences.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive emergencies while maintaining high-quality standards of routine patient care.
  • Improved overall patient health outcomes through preventative care measures and education on healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Diagnosed and treated wide range of acute and chronic conditions, applying evidence-based medical practices to optimize results.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with patients and families, fostering trust in primary care setting.
  • Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring patients received appropriate care for specific needs.
  • Educated patients on medication management, ensuring proper adherence to prescribed treatments and minimizing potential side effects.
  • Conducted physical exams, interpreted lab results, and ordered diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients'' health needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies to increase immunization rates among pediatric patients within practice population.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, offering support, and sharing knowledge to improve patient care delivery.

Education

No Degree - Family Medicine

Internship And Residency At Broward Health
Fort Lauderdale, United States
06.2016

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.2012

Master's of Public Health - Public Health

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.2011

Master of Science - Medical Science

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Med

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05.1999

Skills

  • Family Medicine
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Patient Education & Safety
  • DEI Committee Leader
  • Team Leadership
  • EHR: NextGen, Power Chart, EPIC
  • Medical & Health Education
  • Medical Safety & Regulations
  • Highlights:
  • Streamlined health care access for diverse patient population and implemented processes to improve patient outcomes
  • Implemented best practice, round table discussions at Lithonia primary care, met 1st Thursday of every month Utilized resources such as choosing wisely, US preventive services task force, UptoDate and American Academy of Family physicians
  • Spearheaded population health initiative- Lithonia primary care becoming a pilot practice
  • Implemented Medicare annual wellness informational sheet for patients; 2019 Lead two training sessions for providers for Medicare/Annual Wellness Exam using HER, Dekalb Medical, 2018
  • Lead training session for Medical Assistants for Medicare/Annual Wellness Exam using EHR, Emory, 2019
  • Updated medicare annual wellness patient information sheet 2023
  • MEDICAL DIRECTOR
  • Provides medical direction, supervision and oversight, and direct patient care for chronic disease management serving both pediatric and adult patients
  • Develop treatment plans, educate patients on various treatment options including therapeutic diet, and medication, and implement improvements to ensure positive patient outcomes and quality care
  • Collaborate with director of clinic operations and leadership to develop policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency, optimize patient care, and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards
  • Started YouTube channel, (Dr Candace White) to help keep patients informed on various medical topics with emphasis of COVID-19 awareness and encouraged vaccination through reviewing clinical data and sharing personal journey, 2020
  • Implemented flag system in conjunction with nursing supervisor within clinic to enhance work flow, vaccination administration and blood pressure rechecks, 2020-2021
  • Played key role in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement team to assure highest quality of care for patients and their families
  • Assisted in development of policies, procedures, and process improvements to improve care delivery
  • Implemented monthly Provider's/Leadership meeting, second Wednesday of each month Jan 2021 to present
  • Implemented quality metric/improvement project tracking routine colonoscopies, Dexa Scans, mammograms, PCV 20 and HbA1c 2023 to present
  • Provides direct patient care in outpatient setting
  • Provides clinical direction to medical staff, trained and supervised medical students
  • Train 3rd and 4th year medical students, designing and delivering curriculum, and providing oversight and mentoring to ensure student success
  • Provided training and education to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Timeline

CVS MINUTE CLINIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Emory Healthcare
01.2021 - Current

Site Lead of Emory at Miller Grove- Primary Care

Emory Healthcare
10.2020 - Current

Primary Care Physician-Emory at Miller Grove

Emory Healthcare
08.2018 - Current

Primary Care Physician

Dekalb Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2018

No Degree - Family Medicine

Internship And Residency At Broward Health

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine

Nova Southeastern University

Master's of Public Health - Public Health

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science - Medical Science

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Med

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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