Paula F. Tobar
NY
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Physician Assistant Student with a strong passion for all aspects of medicine. Dedicated to expanding expertise in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while delivering high-quality patient care. Skilled in clinical procedures, medical diagnostics, and utilizing advanced healthcare technologies to improve patient outcomes. Adept at collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth to contribute meaningfully to the medical field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Surgical Assistant
All Island Dermatology
Garden City, NY
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Proficient in effective communication and patient support.
- Use my multilingual capabilities in Spanish (fluent) and Italian (limited) to perform intakes and communicate with patients to ensure patient comfort at an efficient pace.
- Handle sending and refilling medications for patients as per Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
- Knowledge in laboratory requests and receiving results.
- Inform providers about patient intakes with depth history, and assist in surgeries with hands-on techniques.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable multi-tasker in various environments and paces.
- Advanced computer skills, and phone etiquette.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and providers' instructions.
Senior Sales Representative
Club Pilates
East Meadow and Merrick, NY
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Serve customers by presenting memberships, accommodating, and meeting to customer needs
- Service existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on new prospects and members interested in joining
- Train new sales representatives to manage the fast-paced workflow and assist them with any questions and/or concerns
Patient Navigator Internship
Northwell Health
Glen Oaks, NY
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients in an ambulatory clinic who screened positive for social and legal needs
- Followed-up on appointments, referrals, and programs given to patients to see if given resources were efficient and preferable to them or needed to be revised
Member/Volunteer
Cohen's Children Medical Center Leadership Council
New Hyde Park, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Representative for the school/community of wellness programs
- Interaction with hospital personnel and coordinated fundraisers and volunteer activities in/out of the hospital setting with peers
Education
Master’s - Physician Assistant
St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY06.2025
Bachelor's - Biology with Minor in Chemistry
St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY12.2021
High school or equivalent -
Archbishop Molloy High School
Queens, NY06.2018
Skills
- Patient Care Experience
- Hospital and Outpatient Clinical Experience
- Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Intermediate)
- Medical Records
- Vital signs and examinations
- Patient management
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure assistance
- Suture removal
- Intake control
- Analytical decision-making skills and disease prevention education
- Reliable team player
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical Terminology
- EMR system implementation and proficiency training: EMA, Sunrise, EPIC, Tebra
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Affiliations
Affiliated Organizations
Omega Phi Theta September 2019 to January 2021
• Pre-Medical Organization
• Current Position: Mentor to undergraduates that want to prepare for the application process for Physician Assistant Programs
Phi Eta Sigma Initiated on June 2019
• National Honor Society
Certification
Certifications and Licenses
Dermatology Tech/Medical Assistant Certification Certified from 2020 to 2024
EMT-B Certification/NYS License Certified from 2021 to 2023
• Knowledge in medical terminology, communicate with patients in a calming manner to assist Basic Life Saving injuries.
ACLS/BLS Certification Certified from 2024 to 2026
Volunteer
- Winter Coat Drive Donation – Salvation Army (12/2022 - 02/2023)
- Valentine’s Cards for Veterans (02/2023)
- SOUPer Bowl Food Drive Donation – Long Island Cares (03/2023) Total Weight Donated: 250 lbs
- Thanksgiving Basket Donation – Long Island Adopt-a-Family (11/2023)
- Family Toy Drive – The INN at Hempstead (12/2023)
- Valentine’s Cards for Geriatric Residents (02/2024)
- Paint and Create Donations – Hospital (04/2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Surgical Assistant
All Island Dermatology
10.2020 - 02.2024
Senior Sales Representative
Club Pilates
07.2019 - 10.2022
Patient Navigator Internship
Northwell Health
06.2019 - 06.2020
Member/Volunteer
Cohen's Children Medical Center Leadership Council
09.2017 - 06.2018
Master’s - Physician Assistant
St. John's University-New York
Bachelor's - Biology with Minor in Chemistry
St. John's University-New York
High school or equivalent -
Archbishop Molloy High School
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