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Melissa Whitaker

Delta,OH

Summary

Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear recordkeeping, tracking and billing. Team-oriented, dependable and performance-driven.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing Specialist

Unique Health Care Solutions
07.2022 - Current
  • Acquired and maintained all necessary prior authorizations and reauthorizations from insurance companies for patients needs.
  • Prepared itemized statements and invoices, recorded amounts due for services rendered and billed to appropriate payers.
  • Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.

Patient Care Coordinator

Mercy Health
12.2018 - 07.2022
  • Check in and out of patients.
  • Verify patients insurance and correct data entry.
  • Offered simple, clear explanations to help patients and families understand office policies and procedures.
  • Collected payments, balanced cash drawer and daily work flow totals.
  • Resolved customer complaints and established follow-up procedures.

Office Manager

Community Health Professionals
03.2009 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw day to day office operations.
  • Interviewed and selected home health aides for employment.
  • Managed payroll, coding, billing, accounts receivable and other accounting functions.
  • Conducted regular inventory of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.

Education

Medical Assistant -

Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH
05.2009

Skills

  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Paperwork and documentation
  • Medical Authorization
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Billing Specialist

Unique Health Care Solutions
07.2022 - Current

Patient Care Coordinator

Mercy Health
12.2018 - 07.2022

Office Manager

Community Health Professionals
03.2009 - 08.2018

Medical Assistant -

Northwest State Community College
Melissa Whitaker