Kevin Chen

Kevin Chen

Medical Assistant/Scribe

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at University of Washington MEDEX

  • Education

    • University of Washington MEDEX

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Science Physician Assistant
  • Experience

    • SOMA ORTHOPEDICS MEDICAL GROUP, INC

      Mar 2015 - Jan 2017
      Medical Assistant/Scribe

      Served in Mission District with undeserved immigrant populations. Took comprehensive and detailed notation of patients’ histories and presented their findings to their physicians. Assisted physicians with corticosteroid injections and intrathecal pump refills. Trained and managed over 50 medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students in MacPractice and clinic flow. Entered information from the encounter into the patients’ charts on Macpractice.

    • Multicare Northshore Clinic

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
      Physician Assistant Student - Family Medicine Preceptorship

      For primary care four-month preceptorship, conducted physical examinations on patients and presented diagnoses and treatment plans for preceptor review. Educated patients on proper care for their chronic medical conditions. Gained experience in nail removals, Papanicolaou tests, shave biopsies, and joint aspirations.

    • Sundown M Ranch

      Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
      Physician Assistant Student - Behavior Health Clerkship

      Examined pediatric and adult patients in clinic for addiction-specific medical complications. Provided care through group therapy sessions for substance-abuse recovery.

    • Swedish Medical Center

      Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
      Physician Assistant Student - Emergency Medicine Clerkship

      Gained experience in nose cautery, occipital nerve blocks, fluorescein eye staining, slit lamp exams, I&D, interpretation of EKGs, and laceration repair. Examined patients and proposed diagnoses and treatment plans for preceptor review.

    • Madigan Army Medical Center

      Apr 2019 - May 2019
      Physician Assistant Student - General Surgery Clerkship

      Served as OR first or second assist. Gained experience in closing, cauterizing, sterile technique, suctioning, irrigation, retraction, lipoma and cyst removals. Participated in pre-op, post-op, and surgical consults.

    • University of Washington Medical Center

      May 2019 - Jun 2019
      Physician assistant Student - Orthopedics Clerkship

      Served as OR first or second assist. Gained experience in bracing and graft preparation. Participated in surgical consults, pre op, and post op visits. Participated in knee, shoulder, hip, and spine surgeries.

    • North Island Medical

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
      Physician Assistant Student - Underserved Populations

      Managed patients with multiple co-morbidities and complex medical histories through H&P, examinations, implementing treatment plans, interpreting labs and imaging, and patient education.

    • Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
      Physician Assistant Student - Inpatient Clerkship

      Participated in morning rounds with the bone marrow team. Assisted in admission, discharge, and management of patients. Provided care for patients undergoing peripheral blood stem cell transplants, CAR T cell therapy, radioimmunotherapy, and chemotherapy. Participated in procedures, including bone marrow aspirations and punch biopsies. Charted in ORCA

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)

      National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
      Sept 2019
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

      American Heart Association
      Jun 2018