Zarela Carrillo, PA-C

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL ASSISTANT STUDENT & STAY AT HOME MOTHER | 2010 – 2017

• Successfully raised an independent and bright son, served as a dedicated housewife and mother before returning to school to complete PA studies.

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | Clinica International-UME TACA – Avianca, Lima Peru | Jul 2006 – Jul 2010
Served as a primary care general physician for personnel and direct relatives. Utilized deep knowledge of the insurance
industry to negotiate insurance policy approvals and payments. Coordinated occupational medical exams, vaccination
campaigns, and was an active participant in Human Resources that ensured well-qualified staff/recruiting.

• Facilitated the management and treatment of patients in Anodyne Therapy.
• Applied strong leadership, patient relations and deep understanding of the managed care environment to provide patient care, advocacy, and support

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | Primary Care Physician RIMAC Seguros Lima, Peru | Jul 2005 – Jun 2006
Served as the primary care general and preventive medicine physician. Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients,
ensuring quality healthcare initiatives were provided and maintained. Actively participated in vaccination campaigns.

• Quickly adapted to the needs of the individual location and became an integral team member.
• Served as a Generalist in Private Practice and responded to any emergency issue, as needed.

ONSITE PHYSICIAN | Contraloria General del Peru | Feb-May 2005
Delivered exacting medical attention and healthcare support for employees. Evaluated each diagnoses and treatment
plan, completed medical audits, and provided problem resolution strategies for daily clinic operations.

• Reviewed each case and negotiated each insurance policy focused on patient primary care needs.

GENERAL/PREVENTIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN | Primary Care Hermes Broker, Lima Peru | Jan-Dec 2004
Quickly and efficiently performed detailed patient assessment and addressed health-related issues before providing an
accurate diagnosis of disease or injury and the necessary treatment.

• Demonstrated a reputation for providing comprehensive care with a warm and gentle approach that eased
  patient fears and anxieties with even the most resistant patients.
• Evaluated, diagnoses, and treated patients and continuously participated in vaccination campaigns that
  promoted greater community healthcare delivery.

ER & PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | Hospital Base Naval del Callao, Lima Peru | 2003 to 2004
Charged with provided emergency medical care and support in the ER unit. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated each
assigned patient for any and all emergency issues. Treated/sutured open wounds as needed.

• Evaluated each diagnosis and treated all personnel attached to the Office of the Navy.

VOLUNTEERISM

Healthcare Screenings | Project S.E.E.D, Homestead FL | Oct 2017/Oct 2018
Patient Intake | Emergency Room Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL | Dec 2011-Jun 2012
Volunteer | TACA – Avianca Volunteering Program, Peru | Jul 2006-Jul 2010

AFFILIATIONS

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants | 2017-Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants | 2017-Present
American Medical Technologist | 2015
Colegio Medico del Peru | 2003-Present
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES: MS Office, EMR (Amazing Charts)