Andrea Steele CV
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EDUCATION
Midwestern University, Downers Grove IL
Masters of Medical Science
GPA: 3.98/4.0
August 2009
Washington State University, Pullman WA
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
GPA: 3.84/4.0
December 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Peninsula Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Gig Harbor, WA
Dermatology PA-C
- General medical dermatology, average 34 patients/day
- Cyst excisions
- Patch testing
- Extensive use of biologic therapies
- Assisted in transition to EMR (Nextech)
- Consistently providing high-quality patient care and satisfaction, maintaining a fullschedule and robust patient panel
- Adherence to MACRA/MIPS compliance metrics
- Guest lecturer for high school anatomy and physiology students
October 2016 - Present
Southlake Clinic, Renton, WA
Dermatology PA-C
- General medical dermatology in a fast-paced, high volume clinic
- Outpatient surgeries for both benign and malignant conditions
- Proficient in biopsies of both routine and cosmetically sensitive sites, cryotherapy,intralesional injections, sclerotherapy
- Maintain all meaningful use core measures, without deficiencies
- Proficient in Epic and NextGen EMR systems
- Consistently received patient satisfaction scores ranking in the top providers in theDermatology section and company, and above the national average.
- Community speaking events on skin cancer prevention and detection
October 2015 - October 2016
Southlake Clinic, Renton/Covington, WA
Internal Medicine PA-C
- Developed and maintained a large, diverse panel of patients, serving as their primary care provider. Managed complexcases, and the full spectrum of Internal Medicine in the adult patient. Special interests include: dermatology, minorprocedures, women's health and diabetic management
- Held privileges at Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA. Provided vacation and per diem coverage for inpatient PA's as needed
- Performed preoperative examinations on medically complicated individuals for providers in the community, orderingappropriate diagnostic tests and medication adjustments/recommendations to the surgeon.
- Postop rounding on patients receiving total joint replacement
- Consistently received the highest patient satisfaction scores in my clinic and always ranked in the top 3 in my section
- Recruited and trained new physician assistant hires
- Clinical preceptor, Oregon Health Sciences University and the University of Washington MEDEX PA programs 2014-2015
- Spearheaded numerous clinical marketing strategies for Southlake Clinic including: community events, local businessorganizations, photo and print advertisement
- Selected for the EMR development team, to assist in template creation, training and go-live of NextGen EMR
October 2009 - October 2015
LEADERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP AND ACCOLADES
- Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Fellow, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
- Fellow, Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
- Treasurer, WAPA Executive Board, July 1, 2016- present
- Board Director, representing Region 4 (King, Pierce and Thurston Counties) July 2014-June 2016
- Voted "Best Doctor" by the residents of Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond 2014
- 1st Runner-up "Best Doctor", Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond 2013
- Covington Chamber of Commerce Member
- Board Director 2013-2015
- Chair of events committee
- Clinical Preceptor for OHSU and MEDEX Physician Assistant Programs
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
- Currently in process of obtaining my SDPA Diplomate Fellowship credential
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Aug 2009-Present