Beth Reis
Findley Dermatology, LLC
Somerset,MA
1
Language
3
Certifications
23
years of professional experience
Lead surgical assistant and Histotechnician coordinate the day to day tasks / daily assignments / clinical flow, rooming patient's, assist in Mohs surgery, biopsies, assist in complex closures including: flaps, grafts, forehead flaps, second intention. Review post care instructions, medication refills, prior authorizations, pathology log, stocking rooms, sterilizing instruments in ultrasonic and autoclave, process tissue in the lab for physician to review the slides. Bring steady team support across front-office and clinical tasks in a busy outpatient setting.
Work History
Lead surgical assistant and Histotechnician
2 Years 9 Months- Coordinate the day assignments, clinical flow, lunches and the day to day tasks make sure they are being handled accurately & efficiently.
- Calling the previous Mohs patient's from the day prior to check in to see how they are doing and if they have any questions.
- Set up the surgical trays for the day.
- Prepared patient's for Mohs photos, prepping/cleansing/numbing all while maintaining patient comfort throughout preoperative and postoperative care.
- Supported surgical team, organizing supplies, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Perform histology tasks by preparing / cutting specimens placing them on slides for Dermatologist to read, staining melanoma manually with Mart1.
- Document patient information and procedure details accurately in electronic medical records EMA, ECW.
- Sterilize and turnover exam rooms for next patient.
- Sterilize the instruments/trays in the ultrasonic and then autoclave.
- Medication refills/ prior authorization
- Order entry
Certified Medical Assistant (Dermatology/Mohs micrographic surgery)
3 Years 2 Months- Assist in Mohs, biopsies, wound care, pressure dressings, and suture removal in a fast-paced clinic.
- Manage patient scheduling, procedure bookings, consults, telehealth consults, and prescription or lab order entry.
- Maintained pathology logs, obtained outside records, handled consent forms, and supported medication sample tracking and expiration checks.
- Facilitated opening up and starting the General Dermatology practice side.
- Facilitated getting the practice stocked with all otc samples and Prescription samples.
Certified Medical Assistant (Dermatology)
1 Year 11 Months- Roomed 40 patients daily, recorded vitals, and updated Epic charts for dermatology visits.
- Prepared exam rooms, stocked supplies.
- Assisted with shave and punch biopsies, sterile excisions, maintained infection control standards throughout the clinic.
- Applied Steri-Strips and bandages, and supported patient education.
- Medication refills, prior authorizations.
- Pathology log, scheduling follow up depending on results
Certified Medical Assistant
5 Months- Verified medications and allergies before visits to support safe, accurate clinical documentation and patient care.
- Performed EKGs, injections, PT/INR clinic support, and staple/suture removal according to provider instructions.
- Maintained exam rooms, stocked supplies, checked code cart expiration dates, and supported daily clinic readiness.
- Performed exercise stress tests.
Certified Medical Assistant (Electrophysiology/Heart failure/Structural heart clinic)
6 Years 9 Months- Verified medications and allergies, obtained vital signs, and recorded blood pressure, pulse, and respirations accurately.
- Performed EKGs and supported booking for testing and procedures in collaboration with the clinical team.
- Answered phones, routed callers to the correct area, and coordinated with vendors and representatives for clinic needs.
Health Unit Coordinator (Cardiovascular step down unit)
3 Years 1 Month- Coordinated patient charts to keep documentation organized, accessible, and ready for clinical review.
- Managed medical record release and entry tasks to support accurate information flow across the unit.
- Supported patient communication by relaying messages, confirming requests, and maintaining a professional front desk presence.
Dietary Aide
4 Years- Deliver accurate patient meals while following physician diet restrictions and avoiding allergy-related mistakes.
- Coordinate meal distribution with care teams to keep service timely and support patient satisfaction.
- Maintain clean serving areas and organized supplies to support safe daily dietary operations.
Education
High school diploma
Skills
Cleaning and turning over exam rooms with Infection control standard
rooming patients updating records
vital signs
EKG
Medication administration/ review/ refill
Wound care
dressing changes
unnaboot dressings
Suture/ staple removal
Biopsy assistance
MOHS assist
histotechnician
Medical scheduling
Order entry
Medical record release and entry
Insurance verification
EHR documentation
Consent documentation
Bilingual speak Portuguese
Patient education
Appointment coordination
Phone triage
Dermatology surgery support: nail biopsies
excisions
mohs
shave and punch biopsy.
Sterile field maintenance
surgical room turnover
Clinical quality audits
Patient education materials
Referral management
Insurance claims follow-up
Schedule optimization
Vendor coordination
Staff training
Staff scheduling
Template customization
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Personal Information
- Title: Certified medical assistant (10+ years)
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Portuguese - Fluent
Timeline
Lead surgical assistant and Histotechnician
Findley Dermatology, LLC
10.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Certified Medical Assistant (Dermatology/Mohs micrographic surgery)
Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology of RI
01.2020 - 03.2023Read More
Certified Medical Assistant (Dermatology)
South Coast Physicians Group
01.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Certified Medical Assistant
Southcoast Primary Care & Cardiology LLC
08.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Certified Medical Assistant (Electrophysiology/Heart failure/Structural heart clinic)
Southcoast Physicians Group
11.2010 - 08.2017Read More
Health Unit Coordinator (Cardiovascular step down unit)
Southcoast Health System
10.2007 - 11.2010Read More
Dietary Aide
Southcoast Health System
10.2003 - 10.2007Read More
Capitol High School
High school diploma
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