Kierra M. Benefield

**** ****** *****

Columbus, GA 31909

706-***-****

adt10v@r.postjobfree.com

Attentive and detail-oriented medical assistant with over 5 years of experience. An AAMA Certified Medical Assistant since 2011. I have experience in both administrative and clinical duties and a true passion for helping people in the health profession.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AAMA, 2011

CPR & First Aid Certified (American Red Cross) 2006 - Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ST. FRANCIS CENTER FOR SURGICAL CARE, Columbus, GA

Surgical Scheduler, July 2020 – Present

Schedule surgery procedures.

Schedule patients’ appointments within operational standards and documents appropriately.

Complete pre and post-op date in a timely manner.

Schedule in-house labs and testing.

Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate.

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL UROLOGY, Columbus, GA

Medical Assistant; Surgical Scheduler, June 2019 – July 2020

Checkout patients and complete patient tracking.

Schedule patients’ appointments within operational standards and documents appropriately.

Obtain referrals for outstanding services that were not able to be obtained prior to visit due to insurance requirements.

Schedule in-house labs and testing.

UROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF COLUMBUS, Columbus, GA

Medical Assistant, June 2012 – June 2019

Record & update patient information into database, as well as managing appointment scheduling and follow-up

Administer patient blood & urine samples and prepare for lab processing

Liaise with insurance providers on behalf of patients

VALLEY HEALTHCARE, Columbus, GA

Medical Assistant, Sept 2011 – Feb 2012

Assisted family doctor with exams for more than 2,000 patients from over 600 families

Maintained & cleaned exam room and all medical equipment

Handled phone system & appointment calendar for over 25 patients daily

EDUCATION

Diploma in Medical Assisting Services, KLA Medical Institute, Columbus, GA, 2010

GPA: 3.8

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficient with computers (Microsoft Office) & database management

Knowledgeable in ICD-9 & CPT designations and HIPAA guidelines

Empathic with excellent interpersonal skills

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