Ciara Darrisaw
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and conscientious professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Proficient in EMR systems and HIPAA compliance, I excel in patient flow management and insurance authorizations, consistently improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted dermatologists with various procedures ensuring optimal results and minimizing complications improving patient treatment outcomes and satisfaction.
- Handled insurance claims processing efficiently, reducing delays in coverage approval for treatments.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Lead Hostess /Fine Dining Server
Batch Gastropub
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed guest waitlists effectively, minimizing wait times while still accommodating walk-in customers whenever possible.
- Assisted management with hiring, training, and evaluating new host/hostess staff members to maintain a high-performing team.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to optimize table turnover rates and overall restaurant efficiency.
- Maintained a polished appearance, contributing to the upscale ambiance desired by patrons.
- Maximized upselling opportunities by promoting daily specials or premium menu items without being overtly salesdriven.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Medical Assistant
Rendon Center For Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist in MOHS and Excision procedures: Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Assist with administration of lasers, PDO threads, injectable treatments such as Botox and fillers with precision, achieving desired aesthetic results.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Medical Assistant
Waters Edge Dermatology
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing location schedules, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted in surgical procedures: MOHS, ED&C, and Excisions, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Grant Disick Urology
05.2013 - 09.2019
- Assisted in bladder scans, catheterizations, and other non-invasive procedures, providing valuable insight into patients'' conditions for healthcare providers.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries and procedures, such as vasectomy and prostate biopsy, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College
Boynton Beach, FL04-2023
High School Diploma -
Village Academy High School
Delray Beach, FL07-2011
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR: EMA Nextech
- Patient flow management
- Medical transcription
- Insurance authorizations
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
07.2023 - Current
Lead Hostess /Fine Dining Server
Batch Gastropub
12.2022 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Rendon Center For Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine
11.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Waters Edge Dermatology
02.2020 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Grant Disick Urology
05.2013 - 09.2019
Certificate - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College
High School Diploma -
Village Academy High School
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