Roshni Changela — Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

Master of Clinical Health Services (MCHS) 2019-2021
Physician Assistant Program, MEDEX Northwest
University of Washington School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts 2012-2016
Medical Anthropology and Global Health; Human Evolutionary Biology
University of Washington

Dermatology Physician Assistant, Dermatology Arts, Bellevue WA 2021-2024

Fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting providing care to a wide range of patients
(pediatrics, adults, geriatrics) seeing approximately 30 patients a day managing acute
and chronic dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, skin cancers, moles,
cysts, acne, rosacea, etc.
Perform clinical procedures ranging from punch and shave biopsies, excisions, cyst
and fatty tumor removals, cryotherapy, incision/drainage of abscesses
Perform cosmetic procedures including Botox injections, laser treatments,
radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN), SkinPen, platelet rich plasma (PRP)
injections, and advanced chemical peels
Proficient in dermoscopy to aid in diagnosis of skin lesions
Utilized teledermatology platforms to assess, diagnose, and offer treatment
recommendations for patients improving access to care
Educated patients on the importance of preventative skin cancer exams and early
detection of skin cancers, sun safety, management of their conditions, procedural care
Collaborate in a bimonthly journal club with colleagues to discuss the latest research
and treatment modalities for skin conditions

Medical Assistant, Dermatology Arts, Bellevue WA 2016-2019

Documented patient concerns and medical history, and recorded visit notes during
appointments. Helped set up for procedures and assisted during surgeries. Triaged
patient concerns via phone and through our EHRs patient portal system.
Coordinated care of pathology specimens. Processed prior authorizations and
referrals.
Played an instrumental role in the growth of a small private practice of 5 employees
to 25 employees
Created handbooks for future medical assistants regarding all day-to-day operations
of a private practice ranging from administrative tasks, patient care, and pathology
Assisted the physician in accumulating thousands of photographs of skin cancer
images to create a digital imaging system for a dermoscopy application that utilizes
machine learning to assist in the early recognition and identification of skin lesions

Student Assistant, Harborview Medical Center Internal Medicine, Seattle WA 2013

Assisted the Medical Service Chief Administrator by updating the monthly on-call system used to page residents and attendings. Updated the residency website which served medical students, attendings, and fellows on wards. Integrated over ten department schedules to create weekly and monthly resident and attending schedules for each of the teams.

Family Medicine Clerkship, Kaiser Permanente, Federal Way WA

Assisted with preventative and problem-focused care for pediatric, adult, and geriatrics populations. Performed physical exams, pelvic exams, cervical cancer screenings, joint injections, and skin biopsies. Helped address patient concerns, evaluate labs and imaging, and formulate an assessment and plan.

Behavioral Medicine Clerkship, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle WA

Worked with the inpatient pain service to care for patients with post-surgical, sickle cell, and oncological pain. Helped treat and support both opioid naïve and opioid tolerant populations. Monitored and adjusted pain medication regimen through oral, intravenous, epidural, and intrathecal routes.

Emergency Medicine Clerkship, Swedish Medical Center, Edmonds WA

Helped evaluate and treat patients at a level IV trauma center. Performed joint reductions, laceration repairs, pelvic exams, incision and drainages, cardiopulmonary resuscitations, and interpretation of labs and imaging in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Dermatology Clerkship, Skin Surgery Center, Seattle and Bellevue WA

Performed full body skin exams using a dermatoscope. Performed shave, punch, and excisional skin biopsies. Observed and assisted in Mohs surgeries.

Inpatient Clerkship
Kindred Hospital, Seattle WA

Participated in the care of acutely ill patients requiring extended medical care and rehabilitation most of which requiring ventilatory support. Assisted in intubations, advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitations, central line placements, paracentesis, and acid-base imbalances. Evaluated labs, imaging, and ventilatory requirements.

General Surgery Clerkship, Kaiser Permanente, Seattle WA

Assisted with laparoscopic cholecystectomies, exploratory laparotomies, mastectomies and lumpectomies, hernia repairs, small bowel obstructions, thyroidectomy, and thyroid lobectomy. Spent time in an outpatient setting performing lipoma excisions, hemorrhoid banding, and post-operative follow ups.

Washington State Department of Health:

American Heart Association

University of Washington, Seattle WA