Health Equity
MONICA BIEN
Physician Assistant
Oakland,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with 20 years experience. Looking for new opportunity for growth as Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter, independent and proficient multitasker.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physician Assistant
San Francisco General Hospital Department of Hematology/Oncology
San Francisco, CA
11.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and oncology services
- Manage a large patient panel in both general oncology clinic and breast cancer interdisciplinary clinics.
- Clinical coordinator for the Breast Cancer Clinic.
- Provide care to patients in the infusion center for a variety of chief complaints and symptom management related to their cancer and treatment.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations
Physician Assistant
San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center: Emergency Department
06.2005 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and emergency services in a level one trauma center, safety net hospital.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations
Physician Assistant
SFGH: Trauma Recovery/Rape Treatment Center
01.2005 - 04.2008
- Respond to victims of sexual assault who present to SFGH Emergency Department
- Provide all aspects of patient care including medical clearance, STD, pregnancy and HIV testing and prophylaxis
- Performed medical and forensic examinations when appropriate and meticulously documented findings for future court cases. Provide referrals and follow up care as needed.
Physician Assistant
North Oakland Medical Clinic
01.2004 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care, management, patient education and primary care services.
- Supervised support staff in providing comprehensive primary medical care in a community clinic
- Focus on women's health including annual well women exams, evaluation and treatment of abnormal bleeding including performing endometrial biopsies, diagnosing and treatment of STI's and family planning.
Education
Master Physician Assistant -
Samuel Merritt College
Oakland, CA 06.2001 - 09.2003
BS Biology/Physiology -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 09.1996 - 07.2000
Skills
Treatment Planning
undefinedCommittees And Professional Organizations
- ZSFGH Equity Council member
- Chair of the ZSFGH Oncology Equity Education Committee
- Community Outreach Coordinator for SFGH Cancer Committee
- Committee for Interdisciplinary Practice committee member
- California Association of Physician Assistants
- American Association of Physician Assistants
- Institute for Health Care Communication
Community Volunteer Work
- 2016-2020: City of Oakland Neighborhood Council Steering Committee member
- Current San Francisco Cancer Initiative Breast Cancer Task Force
- Current Board member for NOVA 12 Breast Cancer Disparities Walk
- 06/01/2009, Medical Mission at Centero Medico Humberto Parra, Palacios, Bolivia
- 2005, Medical Mission to El Salvador and Honduras
- 2000-2001, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Crisis-line counselor and medical advocate
- 1999-2000, Haight Asbury Free Clinic, Medical Assistant
Awards
2023: Recipient of the Donald Abrams Compassion in Health Care award
Certification And Continuing Education
- 01/01/2011, Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification
- Compassionate Inquiry Certification with Dr Gabor Mate
- Multiple trainings on trauma and mindfulness based stress reduction
- Relationship Centered Communication training
- Multiple trainings on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
References
Available upon Request
Interests
Anti-Racism in Medicine
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Timeline
Physician Assistant
San Francisco General Hospital Department of Hematology/Oncology
11.2010 - Current
Physician Assistant
San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center: Emergency Department
06.2005 - 10.2010
Physician Assistant
SFGH: Trauma Recovery/Rape Treatment Center
01.2005 - 04.2008
Physician Assistant
North Oakland Medical Clinic
01.2004 - 05.2005
Master Physician Assistant -
Samuel Merritt College
06.2001 - 09.2003
BS Biology/Physiology -
San Francisco State University
09.1996 - 07.2000
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