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Kari Murdock

Golden Valley,AZ

Summary

  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level medical coder position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Background in teaching high school provided excellent project management, time management, attention to detail, peer collaboration, and strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Certified Medical Coder

AAPC
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
  • Completed the AAPC Certified Professional Coder Course to prepare for coding exam.

Teacher

Kingman Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2023
  • Hybrid online and in person virtual program for at risk students age 16 to 21
  • Met weekly with an assigned caseload of students, created weekly assignment plans to ensure desired progress towards graduation, created curriculum and assessed work for Civics and United States History, tutored students in Algebra 1 and Geometry
  • Led professional development and worked collaboratively with colleagues and administration to improve program
  • Extensive use of both Microsoft Office and the Google Suite.

Paraeducator

Kingman Unified School District
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assisted mainstreamed special education students in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 regular education classrooms.

Teacher

Hesperia Unified School District
07.2007 - 12.2014
  • In a continuation school setting with students aged 16 and up, used Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to produce student lessons and track student data; maintained calm, positive attitude when dealing with challenging clients; worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure student success.

Teacher/Facilitator

Excelsior Education Center
01.1998 - 06.2006
  • Worked with 7th to 12th grade students and their parents in an independent study setting with heavy computer use in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; created lessons and planned study schedules; remained calm and courteous while dealing with challenging clients; maintained weekly contact with parents and students; met regular deadlines for various reports such as attendance and grades; worked collaboratively with colleagues to build a successful program.

Education

Physician Based Medical Coding

AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - History

San Diego State University
01.1992

Master of Arts in Education - Educational Counseling

Azusa Pacific University, Victor Valley Campus
01.2003

Skills

  • Works effectively as a team member
  • Computer literate: Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service and listening skills
  • Highly motivated, creative and flexible
  • Excellent planning, organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Work Prioritization

References

References available upon request

Certification

  • CPC-A Certified Professional Coder Apprentice

Timeline

Apprentice Certified Medical Coder

AAPC
11.2023 - 06.2024

Teacher

Kingman Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2023

Paraeducator

Kingman Unified School District
03.2015 - 06.2016

Teacher

Hesperia Unified School District
07.2007 - 12.2014

Teacher/Facilitator

Excelsior Education Center
01.1998 - 06.2006

Physician Based Medical Coding

AAPC

Bachelor of Arts - History

San Diego State University

Master of Arts in Education - Educational Counseling

Azusa Pacific University, Victor Valley Campus

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