Pharmacogenomics
John Behm
Family Practice Physician
Wexford,PA
Summary
- Profound knowledge of family medical services, pediatrics and non-emergency care.
- Organized and friendly personality interacts positively with medical care providers, patients, and families.
- Expertise in medical principles and pharmaceutical drugs. Versatile and hardworking professional with 30 years of experience caring for diverse conditions.
- Committed to leveraging knowledge of industry equipment and technology to support diagnosis and treatment.
- Board Certified-ABFM
- Pennsylvania Medical License
- DEA License
- Beta Tester for 3M. Fluency Direct Dictation System
- Beta Tester Avhana Health
- Developer of UPMC's Continuity of Care Record
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Family Physician//Owner/Operator
Behm Family Practice, LLC
Wexford, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Practicing as a Solo Family Physician
- Managing a population of 4,600 patients
- Extensive Telehealth experience.
- Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system.
- Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Educated patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Medical Marijuana Certifier
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Physician
UPMC Community Medicine
Wexford, PA
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
Family Physician – Sr. Partner
Genesis Medical Associates, Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1996 - 10.2013
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Chair of Electronic Medical Records Committee
- Clinical Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC). Using best practices and workflow integration to improve the quality of care while remaining effective advocates and providers of healthcare.
- Director of Clinical Trials.
Medical Director of Medi-Home
Medi-Home-Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2000 - 12.2001
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Developed quarterly and yearly objectives, goals and budgets in addition to devising suggestions to decrease spending.
Family Physician
University Family Medical Associates
Monroeville, PA, PA
07.1996 - 09.1996
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
Family Medicine Resident
Forbes Family Practice
Monroeville, PA
06.1993 - 07.1996
- Chief Resident
- Monitored vital signs during treatments and adapted plans to maintain patient comfort.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and effective rehabilitation.
Chief Laboratory Technician
Novum, Inc
East Liberty, PA
08.1992 - 06.1993
- Worked with the Principal Investigators to interpret and implement clinical study protocols
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Disability Claims Physician
Bureau of Disability Determination
Greensburg, PA
09.1991 - 06.1992
- Reviewed medical records data and applied Social Security Disability rules and standards
- Worked in conjunction with adjudicators to determine and document disability.
- Reviewed appeals to previous denied disability claims.
Funeral Director
Behm Funeral Home, Inc
Jefferson, PA
01.1980 - 08.1984
- Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
Education
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
St. Georges School of Medicine
Bay Shore, NY 08.1984 - 06.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Waynesburg College
Waynesburg, PA 08.1977 - 05.1984
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science/Funeral Directing
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh, PA 07.1979 - 06.1984
Skills
Test results interpretation
Patient treatment planning
Preventive care expert
EMR
Patient counseling
Patient information collection
Palliative Care and Hospice Care
Certification
Pennsylvania Medical License
Affiliations
Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center.
UMPC Passavant Hospital-Professional Staff.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians.
Allegheny Medical Society.
Interests
Healthcare Interoperability
Sci-Fi Literature
Timeline
Family Physician//Owner/Operator
Behm Family Practice, LLC
01.2016 - Current
Physician
UPMC Community Medicine
10.2013 - 12.2015
Medical Director of Medi-Home
Medi-Home-Hospice
03.2000 - 12.2001
Family Physician – Sr. Partner
Genesis Medical Associates, Inc
08.1996 - 10.2013
Family Physician
University Family Medical Associates
07.1996 - 09.1996
Family Medicine Resident
Forbes Family Practice
06.1993 - 07.1996
Chief Laboratory Technician
Novum, Inc
08.1992 - 06.1993
Disability Claims Physician
Bureau of Disability Determination
09.1991 - 06.1992
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
St. Georges School of Medicine
08.1984 - 06.1989
Funeral Director
Behm Funeral Home, Inc
01.1980 - 08.1984
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science/Funeral Directing
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
07.1979 - 06.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Waynesburg College
08.1977 - 05.1984