Theodora Fraser-McPherson
New Haven,CT
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with a robust background in direct patient care, diagnostic testing, and health administration, notably at New Horizon Healthcare, LLC. Excelled in treatment planning and patient education, enhancing patient outcomes by 30%. Skilled in EMR/EHR and fluent in multiple languages, demonstrating exceptional patient management and communication abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
New Horizon Healthcare, LLC.
03.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and [Type] services.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.
- Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
- Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
Physician Assistant
MD CARE NOW
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Physician Assistant
Pain Center of America
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2013
Master of Science - Biology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT05.1995
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Testing
- Burn care
- Pediatric Care
- Medical Records Management
- Internal Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Performing procedures
- Fluent in [Languages]
- Electronic Medical Records
- Differential diagnoses
- Patient History Documentation
- Educating patients
- Rounds management
- Pharmaceutical codes
- Medical Diagnosis
- Hospital consultations
- Referral Coordination
- Fluorescein staining
- Pediatrics
- Patient Assessments
- Physical examination
- Health administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Oncology Care
- Evidence-based medicine
- Triage
- Incisions and drainage
- Assessing pathophysiology
- Conversant in [Languages]
- Completing examinations
- Working with specialists
- Laceration Repair
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric Care
- Wound Care
- Prescription Management
- Telemedicine
- Direct Patient Care
- Foreign body removal
- Office consultations
- Family medicine
- Discharge Planning
- Interpreting radiology results
- Managing prescription refills
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Patient Management
- Diagnostic codes
- Case Management
- Surgery
- Staff education and training
- Diagnosing conditions
- Medical terminology in [Languages]
- Care Planning
- Parasitic diseases
- EMR / EHR
- Discharge summaries
- Remote health monitoring
- Preventive Care
- Suturing
- Immunization Administration
Timeline
Physician Assistant
New Horizon Healthcare, LLC.
03.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
MD CARE NOW
05.2019 - 09.2019
Physician Assistant
Pain Center of America
02.2016 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Bridgeport
Master of Science - Biology
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Gateway Community College
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