Marisol Salazar
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with 6+ years of experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality patient care. Strong understanding of medical protocols and collaborative team dynamics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Community Health Care
12.2019 - Current
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, X-rays, EKG's
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication use, and lifestyle modifications
- Performed procedures such as I & D, cryotherapy, skin biopsies, nexplanon removals and insertions, suturing
Medical Assistant
Hilltop Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Worked directly with patients and physicians. Performed routine laboratory test and administer injections. Greet and prepare patients for examinations. Assist physician during patient exams. Assisted in minor procedures. Performed electrocardiograms. Recorded vital signs; such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and height according to scope of practice and clinical guidelines. Trained new medical assistants and nursing staff.
Medical Assistant
Community Healthcare
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Worked directly with patients and health care providers. Created and maintained patients electronic medical record. Performed routine laboratory tests and administered injections. Greet patients and prepare them for patient exams. Obtained and recorded vital signs; such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and height according to scope of practice and clinical guidelines. Trained new medical assistants and nursing staff. Immunization coordinator.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
MEDEX University of Washington
Seattle08-2019
Physician Assistant -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08-2019
Associate Degree - Pre-Nursing
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA01-2016
Associate Degree - Arts
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA01-2016
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Brymann College
Tacoma, WA01-2006
Skills
- Physical examination
- Direct patient care
- Educating patients
- Diagnostic testing
- Family medicine
- Electronic medical records
- Medical diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Prescription management
- Patient history documentation
- Suturing
- Chronic disease management
- Performing procedures
- Preventive care
Affiliations
- Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member, 2017
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member, 2017
Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Community Health Care
12.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Hilltop Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant
Community Healthcare
01.2006 - 01.2014
Associate Degree - Arts
Pierce College
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Brymann College
Bachelor of Science -
MEDEX University of Washington
Physician Assistant -
University of Washington
Associate Degree - Pre-Nursing
Pierce College
Community Service
- Rescue Mission. Helped prepare and serve hot meals to homeless men, women, and children in the Pierce County area.
- Emergency Food Network. Helped in the Distribution Center and Mother Earth Farm by packing and picking fresh organic produce and other healthy food items, so that they could be distributed to local shelters, families, and individuals in need.
- Neighborhood Clinic, Medical assistant volunteer. Worked alongside providers and healthcare team to provide medical care for un-insured or under-insured individuals. Efficiently maintained patients medical records, registered patients, obtained vital signs, performed laboratory testing, assisted patient with community resources, and assisted patients with referral processing.