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Education
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Certification
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Justo Ortiz Matos

Justo Ortiz Matos

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Physician Associate professional with natural interpersonal strengths, extensive medical Spanish skills and background in Nutrition Science and Public Health. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Psychiatry Consult Service

Supervisor Name: Anjan Bhattacharyya, MD
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Managed and treated approximately 3-4 patients at any given time
  • Consulted with other medical specialties regarding patient status

Emergency Department

Supervisor Name: Melanie Lance, PA-C
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Managed approximately 12 patients per day
  • Gained skills in suturing, imaging interpretation and assigning level of acuity based on patient profile

Family Medicine

Supervisor Name: Bill Bryson, PA-C
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Provided comprehensive family medicine services to approximately 9-12 patients per day by diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages.
  • Translated complex medical information and instructions into simple written words both in English and Spanish for patients and their family members

Family Medicine

Provided Comprehensive Family Medicine Services to
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Duration: 3 weeks
  • Provided comprehensive family medicine services to approximately 9-12 patients per day by diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages.
    Translated complex medical information and instructions into simple written words both in English and Spanish for patients and their family members

Pediatrics – Outpatient

Supervisor Name: Luke Beno, MD
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Duration: 5 weeks

Internal Medicine – Inpatient

Supervisor Name: Alinnor Iheoma, MD
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Managed 3-4 patients at any given time and tracked their daily progress until discharge
  • Optimized patient care by working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, social work and support staff.
  • Updated clinical knowledge regularly through participation in continuing education programs and medical conferences.
  • Streamlined hospital workflows by assisting in daily rounds, efficiently presenting cases to attending physicians.
  • Gave lecture to attending physician and residents in topics of diverticulitis and complicated urinary tract infections

Migrant Farmworker Health Project

Supervisor Name: Susanna Alfonso, MD
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Duration: 1 week
  • Provided primary care for underserved and underrepresented Spanish-speaking individuals

General Surgery

Supervisor Name: Bradley Kauffman, PA-C
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Duration: 5 weeks

Orthopedic Elective

Supervisor Name: Eric Furie, MD
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Duration: 5 weeks

Clinical Coordinator

Portal De Salud Hispanic Church
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Mentored new PA and MD student volunteers for proper onboarding and orientation processes, as well as trained them in providing culturally appropriate and realist goal setting with patients
  • Designed individualized lifestyle modification therapy in Spanish for patients based on vitals, labwork and patient preference
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among students, supervising physicians and church leaders
  • Established rapport with Department of Public Health (DPH) and facilities through proactive networking efforts; facilitated referrals for free mammograms, Pap smears and ophthalmologic exams
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Medical Scribe Program Manager

Roxboro, NC
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Supervise and lead 11 medical scribes in day-to-day activities as well as served as liaison between the scribe company and clinic providers
  • Hire and train new scribes on electronic medical record system and proper execution of duties

Medical Scribe

Roxboro, NC
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Accumulated 3,500+ hours in clinical experience such as redacting history of patient illness, familiarizing with common chronic condition, medications, and treatment plan with guidance from providers
  • Daily documentation of approximately 25-30 patient diagnostics, treatment plans, and clinic visit outcomes into patient's electronic medical record

Education

Master of Medical Science - Physician Associate

EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta
12.2024

Master of Public Health in Behavioral Science and Health Education Science -

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
12.2024

Bachelor of Nutrition Science -

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Biotechnology

University of Puerto Rico At Mayagüez
Mayagüez, PR
01.2017

Skills

  • ACLS/BLS Certification (Oct 2023)
  • Spanish Medical Interpreter Certificate (Coming Soon)
  • Medical Documentation on EPIC system
  • Languages: Spanish written and oral (Native)

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Georgia Association of Physician Assistants

Student Activities

  • Portal de Salud clinic Coordinator, 10/01/22, 01/01/24, Coordinated clinic days between medical team and Portal de Salud church leaders, Created multiple workshops throughout the year to teach volunteering PA and MD students how to set lifestyle goals with patients, Counseled approximately 10 patients per clinic day on lifestyle and exercise
  • Preventative Medicine Association President, 10/01/22, 01/01/24, Created social activities for the PA class of 2024 to promote mental and physical health, as well as improve teamwork among classmates

Certification

  • Licensed [PA-C- Coming Son]

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Orthopedic Elective

Supervisor Name: Eric Furie, MD
07.2024 - 08.2024

General Surgery

Supervisor Name: Bradley Kauffman, PA-C
06.2024 - 07.2024

Migrant Farmworker Health Project

Supervisor Name: Susanna Alfonso, MD
06.2024 - 07.2024

Internal Medicine – Inpatient

Supervisor Name: Alinnor Iheoma, MD
05.2024 - 06.2024

Pediatrics – Outpatient

Supervisor Name: Luke Beno, MD
04.2024 - 05.2024

Family Medicine

Supervisor Name: Bill Bryson, PA-C
03.2024 - 04.2024

Family Medicine

Provided Comprehensive Family Medicine Services to
03.2024 - 04.2024

Emergency Department

Supervisor Name: Melanie Lance, PA-C
02.2024 - 03.2024

Inpatient Psychiatry Consult Service

Supervisor Name: Anjan Bhattacharyya, MD
01.2024 - 02.2024

Clinical Coordinator

Portal De Salud Hispanic Church
11.2022 - 01.2024

Medical Scribe Program Manager

Roxboro, NC
08.2020 - 03.2021

Medical Scribe

Roxboro, NC
09.2019 - 03.2021

Master of Medical Science - Physician Associate

EMORY UNIVERSITY

Master of Public Health in Behavioral Science and Health Education Science -

Emory University

Bachelor of Nutrition Science -

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Biotechnology

University of Puerto Rico At Mayagüez
  • Licensed [PA-C- Coming Son]
Justo Ortiz Matos