Miranda French
Southfield
Summary
Physician Assistant Student committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical excellence. Proven experience in clinical settings enhances effective patient management and care delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork and adaptability to ensure seamless support for patients. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication skills, essential for thriving in dynamic healthcare environments. Eager to leverage these strengths to contribute positively to patient outcomes and healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Art of Dermatology
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisting providers with treatments such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and other procedures
- Documenting medical history and pertinent findings, assisting with physical exams, and educating patients on medications and treatment plans
- Performing procedures including intralesional, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, removing sutures, providing wound care, etc.
- Reviewing pathology results, submitting prior authorizations, and managing patient records
- Communicating with pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare professionals
- Training new clinical staff
- Sterilizing rooms and equipment
Clinical Coordinator/Travel Medical Assistant
Main Street Dermatology
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisting providers in a traveling clinic for geriatric patients at 20+ senior living facilities to aid an underserved population
- Documenting medical history and pertinent findings, and assisting with physical exams
- Educating patients on medications and treatment plans
- Performing minor procedures including intralesional injections, removing sutures, providing wound care, etc.
- Reviewing pathology results and managing patient records
- Communicating with powers of attorney, pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare professionals as needed
- Following up with patients and recording treatment outcomes
Medical Assistant
Caudill Dermatology
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisting providers with treatments such as biopsies, cryotherapy, Mohs surgery, and other procedures
- Documenting medical history and pertinent findings, assisting with physical exams, and educating patients on medications and treatment plans
- Performing procedures including intralesional and subcutaneous injections, removing sutures, providing wound care, etc.
- Reviewing pathology results, submitting prior authorizations, and managing patient records
- Communicating with pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare professionals
- Training new clinical staff
- Sterilizing rooms and equipment
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Oakland - Neurology/Med-Surg Unit
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, using the toilet, etc.
- Taking vital signs
- Performing blood glucose checks
- Transporting and ambulating patients
- Documenting and updating patients’ statuses in electronic medical records
- Setting up and using cardiac telemetry and EKG machines
- Assisting rapid response teams with medical emergencies
- Communicating directly with nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families
Babysitting Services
Multiple Families
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Supporting parents in my community by supervising, caring, and ensuring the safety of their children
- Transporting and accompanying children to extracurricular activities
- Tutoring and assisting children with homework and other educational activities
- Preparing food, cleaning, and completing other daily housekeeping tasks as needed
- Providing swimming lessons
- Organizing interactive games and crafts
- This experience allowed me to form strong relationships with families in my community and act as a caregiver and role model to their children which required multitasking, accountability, and patience
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Physical examination
- Medical history taking
- Educating patients
- Clinical documentation
- Continuing education
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Issued 5/22/2026, Expires 05/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Issued 5/22/2026, Expires 05/2028
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Art of Dermatology
10.2024 - 07.2025
Clinical Coordinator/Travel Medical Assistant
Main Street Dermatology
06.2023 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
Caudill Dermatology
08.2022 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Oakland - Neurology/Med-Surg Unit
06.2022 - 08.2022
Babysitting Services
Multiple Families
05.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
University of Michigan