Lonnie Scholl
Physician Assistant
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Physician Assistant with 27 years experience in Otolaryngology, Immunology, Allergy, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology and Oncology. Organized and detail oriented clinician who takes extra time in educating patients and reviewing test results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Harnett Health System
Dunn, NC
03.2021 - Current
- Initially worked in Internal medicine clinic with very complex diabetic, renal and cardiopulmonary patients for first 9 months until new Otolaryngologist could be hired.
- Trained on 3 new EMR systems (EPIC, Allscripts, Meditech)
- Helped order equipment and continue to train new staff on ICD 10, CPT coding with new ENT clinic
- Evaluation and treatment of routine and complex ENT patients with flexible endoscopy, microscopy, ear debridement, CT, MRI, Audiogram and VNG interpretation.
- Mentoring residents and medical school students on ENT rotation from Campbell University
Physician Assistant
Allergy Ear Nose And Throat Institute
Lawton, OK
05.2006 - 01.2021
- Evaluation of complex ENT problems trained by Otolaryngologist skilled in Head and Neck cancer surgery, Plastic surgery and Neurotologist
- Autonomous position of running a distant satellite office
- Reviewed immediate Xoran CT and Audiology results in office for patient care
- FNA of neck masses
- Allergy RAST interpretation and management of immunotherapy
- Routine and complex foreign body removals, mastoid debridement
- Coordinated care of patients with immunodeficiency disorders with immunologist in Dallas, TX
- Reviewed polysomnograms and initiated CPAP or BIPAP therapy
- Treating patients HTN for surgery preparation
- Chemical cauterization and packing of nasal bleeding
Physician Assistant ER Director
Southwestern Memorial Hospital
Weatherford, OK
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Autonomous ER position coordinating schedules and job reviews of Residents, PA, NP and Physicians working in a rural critical access emergency room
- Expanded skills and education on ATLS
- Organized annual disaster drill with local police, fireman, nursing school and state HAZMAT officials
Physician Assistant
Elkview General Hospital
Hobart, OK
05.2003 - 04.2007
- Introduction to ER medicine in small rural hospital mentored by local general surgeon to manage complex trauma cases
- Initially full time position and later helped on weekends and evenings PRN
- Treated full spectrum of ER visits including fractures, cardiac arrest, MVA, overdose, DKA, laceration repair and seizures
Physician Assistant
Integris Altus Medical Center
Altus, OK
08.1995 - 05.2003
- Worked with busy Internist and visiting Cardiologist and Oncologist
- Inpatient rounds as well as clinic work
- Administered variety of chemotherapy in office after completing certification course.
- Performed ETT and supervised Nuclear stress tests in hospital
- Clinical site coordinator for ALLHAT national blood pressure study
- Preceptor for Physician Assistant students
- Excisional biopsies for skin lesions
Education
No Degree - Biomedical Sciences
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOBachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK07.1995
Skills
- Patient and caring communicator especially with those who have hearing impairment
- Several coding courses with Karen Zupko and associates to maximize reimbursement and maintain CMS compliance
- Customized 3 different EMR systems to maximize clinic efficiency
- Attention to detail especially with radiology and audiology findings
Accomplishments
Graduate of Distinction Award July 1995 "Top 10" PA class
90th percentile on NCCPA boards with seals of excellence in primary care and surgery
Affiliations
Member of The Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Member of North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Certification
National Certification of Physician Assistants #1031418
NC PA License 0010-10571
Drug Enforcement Administration License Current
Basic Life Support 2020-2022
ACLS 2020-2022
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Harnett Health System
03.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Allergy Ear Nose And Throat Institute
05.2006 - 01.2021
Physician Assistant ER Director
Southwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2004 - 05.2006
Physician Assistant
Elkview General Hospital
05.2003 - 04.2007
Physician Assistant
Integris Altus Medical Center
08.1995 - 05.2003
No Degree - Biomedical Sciences
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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