Cosmetic Dermatology Physician Assistant - SoCal Medispa - Huntington Beach, CA
(2026-03)
- Conduct comprehensive new patient dermatologic and aesthetic consultations, including skin evaluation and treatment planning
- Perform advanced skin rejuvenation treatments using Fotona4D, Fotona LipLase, Fotona SmoothEye, and laser-based acne scar revision
- Perform laser hair removal treatments utilizing the Alma Soprano Titanium system and laser tattoo removal using Pico Laser technology
Ophthalmic Assistant – Oculoplastics, Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea - Harvard Eye Associates - Laguna Hills, CA
(2020-09)
- Assisted with consultations, development of personalized treatment plans, in-office procedures (lesion excisions, biopsies, chalazion I&D) and botox/filler injections
- High volume clinic seeing over 70 patients per day
- Scribed and worked with optometrists & ophthalmologists specializing in oculoplastics, retina, glaucoma, cataract and cornea
- Onboarded and trained new technicians
- Reviewed and submitted prior authorizations to reduce the cost of patient medications
- Performed routine diagnostic tests using ophthalmic instruments
- Instruments used: humphrey visual field, autorefraction, BAT tests, optical coherence tomography, pachymetry, meibography, corneal topography and fundus photography
- Measured intraocular pressures
- Assisted in procedures such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Yttrium-Aluminum Garnet (YAG) Capsulotomy laser
Medical Volunteer - Serve The People Community Health Center - Santa Ana, CA
(2022-07 - 2023-12)
- Examined underserved patients with complex diseases and performed diagnostic testing
- Assisted patients in signing up for Medicaid and other eligible government aid
- Worked in the mobile vision clinic
Operations Volunteer - Orange County Food Bank - Santa Ana, CA
(2020-07 - 2023-12)
- Worked with 100+ volunteers to alleviate hunger in Orange County
- Partnered with more than 300 local charities and other community organizations
- Provided over 460,000 food packages to low-income seniors every year
- Assisted 200+ individuals in applying for California's food stamp program (CalFresh), obtaining $100,000+ in government funds for low-income individuals
Dermatology Medical Assistant - Blue Harbor Dermatology - Newport Beach, CA
(2018-08 - 2020-03)
- Assisted in skin biopsies, MOHS surgeries, and botox/filler injections
- Documented patient visits using EHR system (eClinical Works)
- Performed patient intakes
- Prepared exam rooms and autoclaved surgical instruments
- Verified insurances and scheduled appointments for patients
- Updated medical records and treatment plans
Pre-op Volunteer - Kaiser Permanente - Irvine, CA
(2017-07 - 2019-10)
- Worked with doctors and nurses to ensure optimal patient care
- Assisted patients in waiting room and treatment rooms
- Prepped and restocked exam rooms
Laboratory Technician/Manager - Biorgen - Irvine, CA
(2014-08 - 2018-02)
- Performed stem cell research, conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, gel electrophoresis, PCR, spectroscopy, physical/chemical separation techniques, and microscopy
- Wrote technical reports and prepared graphs/charts to document experimental results
- Provided technical support and assistance to chemists