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Melinda Alonzo

Oswego,IL

Summary

As an administrative assistant and patient account representative with background in managing patient accounts and resolving billing issues. Successfully facilitated communication between patients and insurance companies, ensuring accurate and timely processing of claims. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail in financial record-keeping and patient support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to adapting to changing needs. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to patient or customer service satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Account Representative

Advance Behavioral Health Services
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted colleagues during peak periods or absences, showcasing teamwork skills while maintaining personal workload demands efficiently.
  • collected patients payments
  • scheduled appointments for patients
  • Promoted a positive work environment
  • Answered calls/emails/faxes
  • Customer Service
  • Spoke to patients regarding their balance/payments
  • used Tebra, Teams, and MedSender

Office Manager

C&P Trucking Service Corporation
07.2013 - Current

*Manged financial operations for the business

*Ensuring accurate budgeting and timely invoice processing

*Updated reports, generated reports for the company database.

*Invoicing while using QuickBooks.

*Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquires promptly and resolving issues professionally

*Dispatched drivers

*Booked/looked for loads for over the road drivers

*Employee/driver profiles

*ELD/Logs over view

*Invoicing all loads/data entry

*Following up on balances from customers/brokers

*Customer Service

*Accounts Payable/receivable

*Secretarial duties

*Answering all emails

*Answering phones








Administrative Asst

Mercy Hospital
10.2011 - 09.2015
  • Part time
  • Delivered excellent customer service
  • Addressed concerns effectively
  • Admitted patients into their units
  • Data entry
  • Filling court documents
  • Answered Multi-line phone system
  • Locked up patient belongings
  • FOID registrations.
  • Insurance Verifications

Billing/Account Dept

Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
01.2009 - 07.2013
  • Customer Service
  • Covered all receptions breaks
  • Answered Multi-line phone system
  • Answered emails/faxes and calls
  • Send out patients statements
  • Followed up on patients balance, and insurance payments.
  • Called to get insurance benefits
  • Dictations for the doctors
  • Filled out disability forms/FMLA/and handicap forms
  • Traveled w/ doctor to different site locations
  • Check-in patients for appointments
  • Took patients to their rooms
  • Schedule appointments, surgery, or physical therapy.


Education

Administrative Assistant -

Everest College
North Aurora, IL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Secretarial Skills
  • Accounting
  • Bilingual
  • Insurance Claims and Verifications
  • Medical Billing Understanding
  • Follow-up Skills
  • Data Entry Proficiency
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Payment Processing and Posting
  • Administrative Support
  • Collections Experience

Qualifications

Office computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Account Representative

Advance Behavioral Health Services
03.2025 - Current

Office Manager

C&P Trucking Service Corporation
07.2013 - Current

Administrative Asst

Mercy Hospital
10.2011 - 09.2015

Billing/Account Dept

Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
01.2009 - 07.2013

Administrative Assistant -

Everest College