Cristina Melendez
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record at AdventHealth, specializing in medical billing, coding, and health information management. Excelled in meticulous data evaluation and compassionate communication, significantly enhancing data accuracy and patient confidentiality. Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in coding systems and collaborative teamwork, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Volunteer
Living Water Fellow
Kissimmee, FL
05.2017 - Current
- Recruiting and training church greeters, ushers, and parking lot team.
ED Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
04.2010 - Current
- Assigning standard codes to medical procedures, diagnoses, and treatments, and entering them into a patient's health record.
- Correcting rejected claims, investigating denied claims, and reporting insurance fraud.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Staying updated on healthcare regulations, medical terminology, and coding practices.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
AdventHealth
Kissimmee, FL
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Managing, preparing, and retrieving patient charts and records.
- Ensuring accuracy for billing purposes or providing essential data to clinicians.
- Organizing, retrieving, and storing medical documents.
- Maintaining patient records in a secure and efficient manner.
- Using detailed coding systems to track and manage health records.
- Entering data into a computer.
- Filing, organizing, and retrieving patient records, both paper documentation and electronic files.
- Keeping track of patient medical history and test results.
- Working closely with insurance companies.
Education
Medical Coder/Biller- Medical office support - Health Information Management
Valencia College
Orlando, FL09-2004
Associate of Arts - Business Managment
Middlesex College
Lowell, MA05-1994
Skills
- Meticulous Data Evaluation
- Proficient in Coding Systems
- Effective Written Communication
- Familiarity with Insurance Coverage
- Effective Time Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Strong Work Ethic
- Flexibility
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Church Volunteer
Living Water Fellow
05.2017 - Current
ED Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
AdventHealth
04.2010 - Current
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
AdventHealth
03.2008 - 04.2010
Medical Coder/Biller- Medical office support - Health Information Management
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - Business Managment
Middlesex College
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