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Melissa Neff

Lacon,IL

Summary

Seeking full-time employment to utilize my current skills and expertise in insurance and medical offices. I am experienced in all areas of MS Office and IMT (Insurance policy processing platform) software; I am open to learning new programs. Dependable [Job Title] with good supply management, recordkeeping and schedule coordination skills dedicated to keeping professionals focused and prepared for daily requirements. Produce business correspondence, detailed reports and useful spreadsheets using diverse software programs and technical skills. Respectful, punctual and hardworking. Professional office support specialist with proven ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently and enhance workplace productivity. Strong focus on team collaboration, with adaptability to meet changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and proficiency in scheduling, data management, and customer service, ensuring smooth operations and achieving results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

COUNTRY Financial
Henry, IL
06.2024 - Current

Obtained information to provide auto and home insurance quotes.

Collected past due payments

Reviewed policy changes to make sure they were processed correctly

Processed payments for insurance policies

  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.

Front Office Assistant

Professional Therapy Services
East Peoria, IL
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming environment for clients, contributing to an overall positive experience.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
  • Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling appointments and balancing workloads.
  • Handled financial transactions accurately by processing payments, issuing receipts, and maintaining detailed records of all transactions.
  • Obtained and verified insurance benefits and informed the patient.

Policy Processor

La Prairie Mutual Insurance
12.2018 - 12.2023
  • Updated and renewed home and farm policies in a timely manner
  • Worked with office agents to manage and process policies following underwriting guidelines
  • Processed policy payments
  • Managed office banking, mail and other post office tasks
  • Streamlined data entry processes for enhanced accuracy in client records management systems.
  • Reduced errors in policy documentation by conducting thorough reviews and implementing quality control measures.

Radiology Biller

Integrated Medical Partners
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Performed office reception duties
  • Prepared and submitted documents for subpoenaed radiology billing and medical records
  • Processed payments from legal entities for subpoenaed records

Medical Billing Representative

Illinois Cancer Care Center
01.2009 - 12.2014
  • Registered new patients/Prescreened patients for verification of insurance benefits/Reviewed benefits with patients
  • Collected patient information for financial assistance applications/Processed payments and payment plans

Education

Illinois Central College - General Studies, Emergency Medical Technician, Office Management, Basic Accounting

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
01.1990

High School - College Prep

Mid-County High School
01.1987

Skills

  • EMT
  • Paramedic
  • CPR
  • CPC Medical Coding
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch
  • 911 Dispatch
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Data Entry
  • Verbal Communication
  • File Organization
  • Organizing and Categorizing

Skillsandtraining

  • EMT, 1984-1994
  • Paramedic, 1994-1996
  • CPR, 1988-2017
  • CPC Medical Coding, 2006-2009
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch Cert., 2015-2017, 911 Dispatch at Marshall Co. Sheriff's Office

Timeline

Office Assistant

COUNTRY Financial
06.2024 - Current

Front Office Assistant

Professional Therapy Services
02.2024 - 06.2024

Policy Processor

La Prairie Mutual Insurance
12.2018 - 12.2023

Radiology Biller

Integrated Medical Partners
01.2014 - 12.2018

Medical Billing Representative

Illinois Cancer Care Center
01.2009 - 12.2014

High School - College Prep

Mid-County High School

Illinois Central College - General Studies, Emergency Medical Technician, Office Management, Basic Accounting

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
Melissa Neff