Melissa Wynne
Summary
Organized Medical Biller boasts 25 year career performing difficult multitasking and claims-processing tasks. Works quickly with insurance companies to resolve problematic disputes and handle patient inquiries. Brings can-do attitude to collaborating with medical professionals, insurance providers and clients to handle invoicing within high-traffic office environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable
Meadowbrook Care Center
Freeport, NY
11.2003 - Current
- Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
- Processed claims and forwarded information to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies. Also billed for Nami and private pay patients.
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims, submitted appeals.
- Processed credit card payments and other forms of payment received from patients or insurance companies and posted to patient's ledgers.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures including preparing journal entries for accruals, adjustments
- Maintaining patient's personal accounts, including receiving and disbursing funds, posting transactions, mailing out quarterly statements.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Trained new team members on company policies and billing software
- Assisted the Controller in daily operations
Accounts Payable Specialist
MEADOWBROOK CARE CENTER
FREEPORT, NY
08.2000 - 11.2003
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses as well as historical budgets.
- Prepared 1099 forms at the end of each fiscal year as required by law.
Medical Records Coordinator
Metro Medical Services
East Rockaway, NY
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Pulled patient files and forwarded to appropriate offices for processing.
- Worked with management to ensure paperwork was received and processed correctly.
- Reached out to medical providers to check on requests and address issues.
- Sent records requests and stayed in close communication with case managers regarding open issues.
Clerk
Metro Medical Services
East Rockaway, NY
11.1998 - 02.2000
- Created or updated records with new files or information.
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality dictations to safeguard information.
- Performed basic administrative duties by answering calls, taking messages, data entry, typing tasks and locating files upon request.
- Maintained office machines and supplies and coordinated servicing of malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents for organized recordkeeping.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- Fast Learner
- Multitasking and Organization
- Quality-Oriented Team Player
- Moviated
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Additional Information
Visual 64, Charts, Inovalon, Connex, EMEDNY, Change Healthcare, Excel, Microsoft Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable
Meadowbrook Care Center
11.2003 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
MEADOWBROOK CARE CENTER
08.2000 - 11.2003
Medical Records Coordinator
Metro Medical Services
02.2000 - 08.2000
Clerk
Metro Medical Services
11.1998 - 02.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
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