McKinze Lee
Summary
Motivated and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) student with a passion for orthopedic medicine seeking to leverage academic excellence, clinical experience, and specialized training in pursuit of an orthopedic fellowship. Possessing a solid foundation in medical knowledge and patient care, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, communicate compassionately with patients, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Eager to contribute enthusiasm, adaptability, and a strong work ethic to a dynamic orthopedic practice while furthering expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Logan Health Orthopedics
04.2019 - 06.2022
• Assist MD and PA in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams.
• Perform minor procedures such as stitch and staple removal, application of dressings, splints, casts, etc.
• Administer medications
• Screening incoming phone calls for appropriate referrals to PA or MD.
• Prepare room, equipment and supplies as dictated by a particular examination
• Assist with scheduling admissions, appointments, diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures and surgery.
• Order and maintain clinical office supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information. Compile statistical data for reports as needed.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Receive and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtain and record history and vital signs. Chart and document in medical record.
• Collect laboratory samples.
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2017 - 04.2019
• Charting for doctors in the internal medicine department
• Ordering medications, labs, and imagining
• Updating patient information such as vaccines, surgeries, and social, medical and family history
• Documenting HPI, ROS, and exam findings
• Abstracting patient charts into the new charting system; ECW and Meditech
• Knowing patient history before their appointment such as when they were last seen, for what, and how it was treated.
• Tracking Medicare wellness visits and CPC+ measures for both males and females
Substitute Teacher
Bigfork Schools
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Substitute teacher for pre-school through high school including vocational studies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improvising lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2015
High School Diploma -
Bigfork High School
Bigfork, MT06.2012
Skills
- Casting and splinting
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Simple Dressings
- Customer Service
- EMR Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fast learner and hard working
- Responsible and reliable
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- NREMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Casting Technician
Volunteer and Experiences
MEDICAL MISSIONS; LA MISIÓN, MEXICO - 2023
• Treated patients under supervising MD at Siloe Clinic
• Volunteered with Door of Faith Orphanage playing with the children and helping with meal times
• Passed out clothing and food bags to impoverished field workers
• Maintenance work at Siloe Clinic
WEALTH BY HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC; ROSEMEAD, CA - 2022
• Obtained vitals including blood pressure, pulse, temp, and POC glucose
• Obtained medical history and history of present illness
• Assisted MD and PA physical exam and ordering lab work
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; KALISPELL, MT - 2017
• Handling a variety of power tools
• Measuring, cutting and installing sheet rock to walls and ceiling
• Preparing rooms for plastering
• Taking scrap pieces of sheet rock to the recycling
ORPHANAGE VOLUNTEER; KENYA, AF - 2016
• Help create a daily schedule
• Help feed and wash children
• Prepare bottles for infants
• Play with, hold, and take children outside
• Help build a swing set
• Help brainstorm fundraiser ideas
ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERN; CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, CA - 2015
• Observe all trainers and learn new techniques
• Prepare ice bags and heat packs
• Attend sporting games
• Tape ankles, wrists, shoulders, etc.
• Gavilan various muscles
• KT taping
• Various rehabilitation exercises
RESEARCH PROJECT; CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, CA - 2015
• Verify a noninvasive dehydration machine
• Draw blood
• Measure internal and external body temperature
• Determine hematocrit
• Run the osmometer for saliva
• Perform a VO2 max test
• Make sure data is collected at specific times and recorded in an organized manor
• Measure the specific gravity of urine
CALIFORNIA GARDENS PROJECT; RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA - 2015
• Grant writing
• Presentation to the mayor of Riverside
• Garden design and layout
• Obtain city and land owner rights to water supplies
• Teach mentally challenged individuals to maintain the gardens as well as canning, drying and packaging goods for sale
• Set up community educational presentations
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Logan Health Orthopedics
04.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2017 - 04.2019
Substitute Teacher
Bigfork Schools
11.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Baptist University
High School Diploma -
Bigfork High School