Bess Bezanis
La Grange,IL
Summary
Pre-health Biology student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with clinical experience as a dermatology medical assistant and scribe. Skilled in patient intake, electronic medical records, and assisting physicians in fast-paced clinical environments. Seeking healthcare experience that allows continued development of patient care and clinical support skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruitment Counselor
Panhellenic Council, University of Illinois
12.2024 - Current
- Selected to mentor and guide potential new members through the Panhellenic recruitment process
- Completed leadership training in communication, counseling, and recruitment policy
- Coordinated schedules and recruitment logistics while providing mentorship and maintaining strict confidentiality and impartiality
Volunteer
Global Medical Brigades
, Panama
05.2025 - 2026
- Participated in a week-long medical brigade providing care to underserved communities with limited healthcare access
- Assisted with patient triage, collecting medical histories and vital signs
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking patients to gather information and coordinate clinic flow
- Observed physicians and dentists providing care in temporary community clinics
Medical Assistant (Licensed)
Premier Dermatology
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Roomed patients and taking patient history
- Scribed for physicians during patient encounters, documenting diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans in real time
- Coordinated prescriptions
- Assisted dermatologists with in-office procedures and surgeries
- Updated medical histories, medications, and charts using the EMA electronic medical record system
- Prepared examination rooms, maintained clinical supplies and instruments
Volunteer
Appalachian Service Project
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Participated in annual week long service trips to rural Appalachian communities serving low-income families
- Completed home repair projects including construction, painting, and structural improvements to improve housing safety and living conditions
Dermatology Office Assistant / Melanoma Registry Clerk
Premier Dermatology
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Scheduled patient appointments and updated patient information in EMA electronic medical record system
- Organized and digitized paper medical records
- Maintained sample inventory and restocked clinical supplies to support uninterrupted clinic operations
- Logged melanoma cases for submission to the Illinois Melanoma Registry
Dining Room Server
Bethlehem Woods Senior Living Community
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas
- Guided residents in menu choices and dietary restrictions to promote health
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely meal service, ensuring smooth dining operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Health Track
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05-2027
Honor Roll -
Lyons Township High School
La Grange, ILSkills
- Patient intake and rooming
- Vital signs collection
- Medical scribing and clinical documentation
- EMA Modernizing Medicin (EMR)
- NextGen Healthcare EHR
- Medical chart organization
- Clinical workflow support
- Mentorship and peer advising
- Confidentiality and professional ethics
- Conflict resolution and difficult conversations
Certification
- Medical Assistant License (Dermatology), 2024
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Volunteer
Global Medical Brigades
05.2025 - 2026
Recruitment Counselor
Panhellenic Council, University of Illinois
12.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant (Licensed)
Premier Dermatology
05.2024 - 08.2024
Dermatology Office Assistant / Melanoma Registry Clerk
Premier Dermatology
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dining Room Server
Bethlehem Woods Senior Living Community
01.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer
Appalachian Service Project
07.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Health Track
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Honor Roll -
Lyons Township High School