Cassidy Alvarez
Waterbury
Summary
Dedicated and precision-driven Histotechnician with extensive hands-on experience in Mohs histology and laboratory compliance. Proven track record managing complex daily caseloads, executing high-precision frozen sectioning, and maintaining rigorous CLIA standards across multiple regional sites. Strong background in clinical medical assisting, laboratory safety, and cross-functional clinic communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnician
Integrated Dermatology Group
Waterbury
11.2025 - Current
- Completed 7 months of intensive, hands-on clinical training in Mohs histology before being promoted to take sole operational control over 5 regional laboratories.
- Efficiently process a fast-paced daily workload of 12 complex Mohs surgery cases, maintaining continuous workflow from 7:45AM to 1:45PM.
- Act as the sole on-site laboratory personnel at all times, taking total clinical accountability for tissue preparation, quality control, and technical troubleshooting.
- Prepared, organized, and successfully passed the rigorous CLIA inspection with zero major deficiencies across all managed regional sites.
- Execute high-precision frozen sectioning utilizing an Avantik QS12 Cryostat, performing tissue embedding, microtomy, rapid H&E staining, and cover-slipping.
- Harmonize inventory management, chemical waste disposal, equipment maintenance schedules, and compliance logs across 5 rotating physical locations (Southbury, Madison, Trumbull, Vernon, and Simsbury).
Medical Assistant
Integrated Dermatology Group
Waterbury
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Balanced daily clinical medical assisting duties with a fluid, on-the-job Mohs histology training program, coordinating schedule coverage to successfully complete 7 months of practical lab preparation.
- Actively assisted providers with complex surgical excisions and routine punch/shave biopsies, ensuring sterile fields and handling pathology specimens with strict protocol.
- Roomed patients, gathered detailed clinical intake histories, charted symptoms, and thoroughly sanitized and prepared surgical suites for rapid turnaround.
- Managed high-standard decontamination, cleaning, and autoclave sterilization of surgical instruments to maintain strict OSHA compliance.
- Spearheaded the prior authorization process for specialty medications and biologics, communicating with insurance companies to secure rapid approvals for patient therapies.
Receptionist
Integrated Dermatology Group
Waterbury
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Orchestrated smooth daily clinical flow by managing patient check-ins, optimizing provider schedules, and coordinating high-volume appointment calendars.
- Triaged multi-line phone systems, promptly addressed patient voicemails, and executed timely follow-up calls regarding scheduling and general inquiries.
- Utilized comprehensive knowledge of clinic operations to bridge front-office coordination with medical staff requirements, maximizing overall clinic efficiency.
Medical Records Supervisor
Integrated Dermatology Group
Waterbury
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Led the comprehensive transition from legacy paper charts to a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, ensuring data integrity for thousands of patient files.
- Audited, categorized, and accurately scanned sensitive clinical documentation, including pathology reports, bloodwork, and provider clinical notes.
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance while independently processing formal medical records requests from patients, legal entities, and external medical practices.
- Maintained rigorous filing accuracy and organized complex digital workflows to streamline daily clinical operations for medical staff
Education
John F Kennedy High School
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Staining Techniques
- Microtone & Sectioning
- Laboratory Compliance
- Sterilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dermatology Procedures
- Patient Care
- EHR Management
- Critical Thinking & Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Compassionate Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Histotechnician
Integrated Dermatology Group
11.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Integrated Dermatology Group
11.2024 - 10.2025
Receptionist
Integrated Dermatology Group
01.2023 - 11.2024
Medical Records Supervisor
Integrated Dermatology Group
12.2021 - 11.2022
John F Kennedy High School