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Melanie Wakefield

Cordova,TN

Summary

Experienced Billing Specialist with years in both collections and data entry departments ensuring data accuracy. Have a record in high-volume customer service, demonstrating strong communication skills and HIPAA compliance. Recognized for exceeding patient admission targets and maintaining confidentiality in medical records management.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Billing Specialist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2007 - Current

Enter patient's demographic and insurance information.

Making sure all information provided is accurate.

Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.


Admissions Representative

Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.1997 - 06.2007

admitted patients into the hospital, coming from other hospitals/surgery centers

exceeded the expected number of patients on a daily basis

communicated with medical staff regarding patient information

worked in other areas of the hospital in the scheduling department setting up appointments

  • Supported students through admissions process by answering questions and assisting with forms.

Medical Records Clerk

Elder Care Home Health
05.1995 - 03.1997
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
  • Updated patient records with new information to keep data current and accurate.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Southeast College of Technology
Memphis, TN
05-1998

Skills

  • Worked in the billing collections dept collecting payment from both ins providers and patients
  • Years of customer service: High volumes of ins and patient calls on a daily basis
  • Data entry proficiency
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

Baptist Hospital HIPPA certification received in 2003

Timeline

Billing Specialist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2007 - Current

Admissions Representative

Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.1997 - 06.2007

Medical Records Clerk

Elder Care Home Health
05.1995 - 03.1997

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Southeast College of Technology