Richard call
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Medical Practice Partners, excelling in patient management and chronic disease oversight. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective treatment planning. Skilled in diagnostic testing and interpreting results, ensuring accurate diagnoses and optimal care outcomes. Committed to promoting preventive health measures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician-assistant
Medical Practice Partners
01.2022 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, coordinating appointments and sharing pertinent medical information for seamless continuity of care.
Physician Assistant
Family Health & Wellness Clinic
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Physicial Assistant Urgent Care
Redi Med
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Reduced potential for medical errors by maintaining thorough documentation of all patient encounters and ensuring accurate follow-up on lab results.
- Accurately triaged patients upon arrival to prioritize their needs appropriately based on severity level.
- Managed complex chronic conditions effectively through regular monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and symptom management strategies.
- Assisted in the training of new physician assistants, creating an enriching learning environment that fostered professional growth.
Physician Assistant
Beaverton Medical Center
12.2010 - 10.2016
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations to establish accurate diagnoses, improving treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
Education
Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MIPhysician Assistant - Family Medicine
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Grand Forks, ND01-2003
Skills
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Managing prescription refills
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Medical diagnosis
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Electronic medical records
- Chronic disease management
- Performing procedures
- Telemedicine
- Preventive care
- EMR / EHR
- Treatment Planning
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
- Diagnostic testing
- Family medicine
- Rheumatology experience
- Fluorescein staining
- Prescription management
- Prescribing medication
- Clinical decision making
- Performing physicals
- Patient diagnosing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician-assistant
Medical Practice Partners
01.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Family Health & Wellness Clinic
11.2016 - 12.2022
Physicial Assistant Urgent Care
Redi Med
01.2013 - 01.2020
Physician Assistant
Beaverton Medical Center
12.2010 - 10.2016
Nursing
Delta College
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
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