Michael Alvarez
Albany
Summary
Skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with specialized training through an ED fellowship. Proficient in high-acuity patient management, ED resuscitation, and critical procedures, including airway management, central line placement, and point-of-care ultrasound. Adept at rapid decision-making in fast-paced environments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based emergency care. Passionate about connecting with patients in high-volume settings while optimizing efficiency and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Medicine
Albany Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Provide high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center, managing critical trauma, medical, and surgical emergencies
- Perform procedures such as intubation, central venous catheter and arterial line placement, paracentesis, thoracentesis and ultrasound-guided vascular access
- Perform rapid assessments, resuscitations, and interventions for life-threatening conditions, including cardiac arrest, ACS, sepsis, stroke, and traumas
Senior Implementation Manager
ScribeEMR
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Led the development and expansion of scribe programs across multiple healthcare facilities nationwide, optimizing workflow efficiency and provider documentation.
- Pioneered the first EMS/Paramedic scribe program in the U.S., establishing a new model for pre-hospital documentation and improving patient care continuity.
- Collaborated with medical directors and hospital leadership to ensure seamless program integration, enhancing clinical operations and provider support.
Disease Control & Prevention
Riverside County Department of Public Health
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted case investigations for positive COVID-19 patients, providing medical support, resources, and isolation guidance.
- Assisted in contact tracing efforts, notifying exposed individuals and implementing preventative measures to reduce virus transmission.
- Led community education initiatives, delivering critical COVID-19 information to promote public health and safety.
Operations Director
Live In Fitness
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for daily facility management including scheduling, payroll, and operations
- Provided customer support, working in conjunction with sales, fitness team, and management
- Communicated with upper level management to ensure smooth facility operation
ED Scribe & Project Manager
ScribeAmerica
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Emergency Department Scribe at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA and Loma Linda Hospital, Murrietta, CA
- Communicated with medical directors and executive level management to maintain strong contract health
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and credentialing of medical scribes at multiple facilities and specialties
Education
M.S. - Health Science
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FLB.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLB.S. - Kinesiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Airway Management
- ED Resuscitation
- EKG interpretation
- Rapid assessment & triage
- Vascular Access
- Laceration Repair
- Point of care ultrasound
- Central & arterial line placement
Certification
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- DEA Licensed
Timeline
Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Medicine
Albany Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Senior Implementation Manager
ScribeEMR
03.2021 - 04.2022
Disease Control & Prevention
Riverside County Department of Public Health
06.2020 - 03.2021
Operations Director
Live In Fitness
02.2018 - 11.2018
ED Scribe & Project Manager
ScribeAmerica
04.2015 - 02.2018
B.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
Miami Dade College
B.S. - Kinesiology
Temple University
M.S. - Health Science
Nova Southeastern University
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