ARMINDA S. TOLENTINO, M.D.
HOLLISTER,CA
Summary
An accomplished, passionate and enthusiastic Family Physician with 20+ experience, practicing the whole spectrum of family medicine from newborn to geriatrics. Practice evidence-based medicine for better patient outcome. Well-versed in patient care, preventive medicine, leadership and quality measures. Successful in building strong relationships with patients, staff and other medical providers. Most of all, always practices high standard of care for all patient.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
HAZEL HAWKINS RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating quality of care for all patients and maintains documentation of clinical procedures and protocols.
- Supervision of Advance Practice Providers providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Attend to see patients on as needed basis.
- Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including regular scheduled meetings, clinical audits and peer reviews.
- Participates in recruitment/retention activities for medical staff as necessary. Participates in interviews of medical provider staff.
- Participate in development of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) policies and procedures in accordance with RHC accreditation requirements and professional standards.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, fellow peers, and other work related outside agencies.
- Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities and operations are performed with utmost regard for safety and health of all personnel involved, including patients by following required RHC protective protocols, policies and guidelines.
- Display highest level of professionalism, integrity and strong work ethic, serving as model for all clinic staff.
- Serve as preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant students.
Private Practice
Your Medical Group
02.2015 - Current
- Provide continuing and comprehensive medical care and health maintenance for patients from newborn to geriatrics.
- Manage complicated/chronic medical conditions in adult patients.
- Women's Health.
- Educating patients in health management and disease prevention.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Serve as clinical preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant students.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Participate in financial budget for medical practice.
Private Practice
Arminda S. Tolentino, M.D. Inc.
04.1996 - 01.2015
- Solo practice
- Medical Practice Management
- Practice whole spectrum of Family Medicine from outpatient to inpatient Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, Geriatrics to Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Assisted in General Surgeries, C-section and Gynecological Surgeries.
- Served as Clinical Preceptor for Stanford Medical School Physician Assistant Program ( from 1998 to 2019).
Chief of Staff
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Served as liaison between administration and medical staff.
- Ensured that patients receive highest standard of medical care.
- Ensured that all healthcare regulations and safety standards were met.
- Kept medical staff updated on new healthcare regulations.
- Participated in updating and writing policies and procedures for hospital.
- Scheduled meetings and reported to CEO and Hospital Board Members.
- Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.
- Provided leadership to all medical departments with continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
Physician
Pinnacle Healthcare, Urgent Care
04.2003 - 07.2006
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated urgent medical conditions.
- Practiced Occupational Medicine
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing laceration, partial avulsion of ingrown toenails, excision of small skin lesion.
- Performed minor orthopedic cases such as splinting and casting.
- Wet-read x-rays performed in Urgent Care.
Medicine Department Head
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, non-physicians and other hospital departments to promote high quality patient care.
- Participated in development and updating hospital policies and procedures related to practice of medicine, to maintain compliance with standard medical protocol to promote high quality patient care.
- Peer review.
Physician
US Family Health Care
10.1995 - 03.1996
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated and chronic medical conditions in adult and geriatric patients.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Diagnosed and management of acute medical conditions.
- Inpatient management of medical conditions.
Education
M.D. - Family Practice Residency
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Flint, MI09.1995
M.D. - Intenship
Our Lady Of Mercy Hospital
The Bronx, NY08.1993
M.D. - Medicine
University of The East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Cen
Quezon City, Philippines06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Animal Physiology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.1988
Skills
- Seasoned Family Physician more than 20 years experience
- Experience in management of chronic medical diseases
- Assess and manage from newborn to geriatrics
- Educate and practice Preventive Medicine
- Practice Evidence-Based Medicine
- Medical Staff Leadership
- Excellent Physician/Patient Relationship
- Rural Health Clinic Administration
- Experience in Quality Measures for better patient outcome
- Supervisor for Advance Practice Providers
- Experience in precepting Advance Practice Provider Students
- Background in medical management
Accomplishments
- Top Academic Achievement Award during graduation from Family Practice Residency Program at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
- Graduated top 15% in Medical School
- Dean's list in College
Affiliations
- American Academy of Family Practice
- California Medical Association
- San Benito Medical Society
Certification
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice
Board Certified in Family Practice
Basic Life Support
Hobbies
Watching basketball games and live concerts.
Timeline
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
HAZEL HAWKINS RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
09.2017 - Current
Private Practice
Your Medical Group
02.2015 - Current
Chief of Staff
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2007
Medicine Department Head
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
06.2004 - 06.2005
Physician
Pinnacle Healthcare, Urgent Care
04.2003 - 07.2006
Private Practice
Arminda S. Tolentino, M.D. Inc.
04.1996 - 01.2015
Physician
US Family Health Care
10.1995 - 03.1996
M.D. - Family Practice Residency
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
M.D. - Intenship
Our Lady Of Mercy Hospital
M.D. - Medicine
University of The East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Cen
Bachelor of Science - Animal Physiology
University of California - Davis
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice
Board Certified in Family Practice
Basic Life Support
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