Brook Risinger
Leesville
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Scheduling Nurse: Lead MA for Nurse Practitioner; Lead Float Nurse (as needed)
Lexington Medical Center Internal Medicine Associates
Lexington, SC
06.2024 - 05.2026
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Lead Medical Assistant: Mohs Surgical Assistant
Anderson Skin & Cancer Clinic
All offices
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Assisted with procedures such as skin biopsies and skin excision surgeries, and Mohs staged surgical procedures. Maintained accurate records during each stage of the Mohs surgical process, to include pictures and measurement.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal. Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and physicians’ examination in EMA.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician
AnMed Health Community Orthopedics
Anderson, SC
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsibilities included obtaining vital signs on patients, preparing rooms and patients for examination by physicians, obtained patient health history and health status, applied splints and casts, bandaged patient wounds, and administered medications, and assisted physician in reduction of fractures.
- Performed other duties as needed including scheduling surgeries, preauthorization, ordering lab work and outpatient procedures, referred patients as needed, and assisted in front office administrative work.
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Children’s Clinic
Anderson, SC
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Responsibilities included obtaining vital signs on patients, performing venipuncture, preparing rooms and patients for examinations by physician, assisting physician during routine exams, administrating vaccinations, preparing specimens to be sent for laboratory testing, and scheduling patients for office appointments and out-patient procedures.
- Perform other duties as needed including verifying patient insurance eligibility and authorizations, filling out requisition forms, maintaining patient charts and office equipment, ordering office supplies, and doing office referrals.
Education
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC01-2013
Skills
- Medical Assistant with medical practice experience
- Proficient in performing administrative tasks
- Workflow and patient management
- Triage assessment
- Direct patient care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Policy and procedure compliance
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Electronic health records management
- Patient education and counseling
- Relationship building
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, AAMA - Renewed 2024
Timeline
Lead Scheduling Nurse: Lead MA for Nurse Practitioner; Lead Float Nurse (as needed)
Lexington Medical Center Internal Medicine Associates
06.2024 - 05.2026
Lead Medical Assistant: Mohs Surgical Assistant
Anderson Skin & Cancer Clinic
07.2017 - 07.2023
Certified Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician
AnMed Health Community Orthopedics
05.2015 - 06.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Children’s Clinic
09.2013 - 04.2015
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Tri-County Technical College