Faith Benincasa
Boston
Summary
Compassionate and driven Biology/Biotechnology graduate with hands-on clinical experience providing patient care across multiple medical specialties as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Skilled in patient intake, clinical documentation, diagnostic testing, and care coordination, with a strong foundation in biomedical research through independent thesis work investigating inflammatory disease mechanisms. Committed to providing patient-centered care and utilizing my clinical, research, and leadership experiences as I pursue admission to a Physician Assistant program.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant (Per Diem)
Beth Israel Lahey Outpatient Center
Danvers, MA
03.2026 - Current
- Provide clinical and administrative support to physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners across multiple specialties, including endocrinology, podiatry, and general surgery.
- Adapt to varying provider workflows and clinic needs while maintaining efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care.
- Room patients, obtain vital signs, update medication and allergy histories, and document patient information using Epic EMR.
- Perform administrative duties.
Server
SAVR
Boston, MA
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced guest experiences through attentive service and clear communication, fostering positive interactions.
- Delivered full-time customer service during summer, ensuring guest satisfaction and support.
- Provided part-time assistance during academic year, facilitating smooth operations and customer engagement.
Academic Tutor
Tutoring and Writing Center, Endicott College
Beverly, MA
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Provide one-on-one and group tutoring for all courses of my major and elective courses.
- Assisted students in mastering complex scientific concepts by breaking down material into manageable, relatable content.
- Created custom study guides and practice questions to reinforce course objectives and exam preparation.
Medical Assistant (Full Time – Semester Internship)
Beth Israel Lahey Outpatient Center
Danvers, MA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Roomed and prepared up to 40 patients daily in a high-volume endocrinology practice.
- Obtained vital signs, medication histories, allergy information, and chief complaints.
- Assisted providers during patient evaluations and procedures.
- Utilized Epic EMR for chart preparation, documentation, and care coordination.
- Perform HbA1c testing and assist with diabetes-related patient care.
- Processed insurance claims, prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bio/biotechnology
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05-2026
Skills
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Patient Intake and Rooming
- Epic Electronic Medical Records
- HbA1c Testing and Finger-Stick Glucose
- Prior Authorizations
- Prescription Refill Processing
- EKG Assistance
- Aseptic Technique
Clinical Skills
General Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Efficient problem-solving skills
- Teamwork skills
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- THP-1 Cell Maintenance
- DNA Synthesis
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- DNA Extraction
Laboratory Skills
Certification
- National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certification Date: 2025-07-01
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification Date: 2025-01
Timeline
Medical Assistant (Per Diem)
Beth Israel Lahey Outpatient Center
03.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant (Full Time – Semester Internship)
Beth Israel Lahey Outpatient Center
09.2025 - 01.2026
Academic Tutor
Tutoring and Writing Center, Endicott College
09.2024 - 05.2026
Server
SAVR
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bio/biotechnology
Endicott College