Good morning.
I am submitting my resume for your review in hopes to obtain an open position with your
practice.
As you can see from my resume, I am a highly qualified professional who enjoys
customer service and is very organized. I have a short learning curve, and can easily
take on anything that is presented to me.
My experience in dealing with customers has allowed me to be able to hone my ability
to provide superior service and to anticipate the needs of my environment. I enjoy
being hands on in the daily activity of the department, as well as being able to step back
and take in the bigger picture. My outgoing and vibrant personality suits me to be able
to get along with all personality types. I am able to form quick relationships, that have
lasted me throughout my career.
I am currently seeking employment that aligns with my recent education, and I would
very much like to sit down with you to discuss any opportunities you may have now or in
the near future.
Thank you in advance for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.
MELISSA S. BELL
895 Beartooth Falls Ct
Henderson, NV 89052
732-***-**** ************@**.***
SUMMARY
Recently obtained certification as Medical Office Specialist at Ocean County College. Previous experience
providing administrative support in medical office, appraisal and retail environments. Hands on experience
verifying medical insurance, preparing paperwork for lab submissions. Experience scanning all paper charts into
Practice Fusion and Allscripts to comply with new regulations; also maintained paper files as backup. Focused on
providing excellence in patient/customer service.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) NHA Certification #D4B8D3A8
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) NHA Certification #N5W2Y3K8
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, (CMAA) NHA Certification #Q6M6P5R2
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey
Medical Office Specialist Certificate 2012
Course work for all the above included:
Medisoft Billing & Scheduling Medical Insurance Systems ICD-9 Coding
Anatomy & Physiology Medical Transcription CPT Coding
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Medical Office: Practice Fusion, Navinet, Allscripts version 12.1, ChartMaker Practice Manager version 4.4.
Knowledgeable in MediSoft and SpringCharts.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, Outlook, QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat
Real Estate: WinTotal, AppraisalPort, Lighthouse
Typing: 50wpm+
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ATLANTIC SURGICAL GROUP, Oakhurst, NJ October 2012 - Present
Medical Assistant
Scheduling new patient, post op appointments, established patient appointments; scanning into the EHR; creating
H&P's to fax to the hospitals for surgery; gathering all paperwork to fax to the hospitals for patients surgery along
with any relevant texting; filling out the hospitals paperwork for patients having surgery, including PAT's; faxing
through GFI Faxmaker follow up letters to referring doctors, new patients letters post op letters. Assisting doctors
during regular office hours, bringing patients back, blood pressure, preparing patients for procedures, helping
doctors set up and assisting in minor procedures in the office. Composing correspondence on behalf of the doctors;
emailing paperwork to patients prior to their appointments; creating charge slips for doctors hours, making sure all
appropriate testing is in and attached for the doctors to review when the patient is in the office.
CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF OCEAN COUNTY, Brick, NJ Summer, 2012
Short Externship (20 hours)
As part of certification for Medical Office Specialist, completed “job shadowing”/internship. Assisted at front desk
checking people in and recording their co-pays. Also worked at “back desk” checking people out and scheduling
follow-up appointments. Observed completing insurance referrals, pulling hospital reports to go along with claims,
and making collections calls to patients to collect outstanding bills. Mailed out invoices to patients. Learned the
Electronic Health Records process for the office: how to fill out claims and post payments.
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PAPPAS FAMILY MEDICAL, Toms River, NJ 2010-2011
Receptionist
Scheduled appointments in Practice Fusion. Greeted patients and took co-pays. Verified insurance on Navinet,
creating new patient charts, inputting new patients into Practice Fusion, calling patients with test results, filing,
referrals and any other clerical duties as needed. Answering phones
STUART DAVID GROUP, Toms River, NJ 2005-2010
(Family-owned real estate)
Appraisal Specialist (2007-2010;As Needed)
Trained agents in appraisal process. Took comparable photos for residential real estate appraisals.
Office Manager (2005-2007)
Answering phones, customer support, creating monthly statements, posting payments, scheduling appointments,
invoicing, coordinating appraisals with customers and appraisers, appraisal delivery to customers, deposits, A/P, A/
R, filing and other administrative duties as needed.
WARTHEN APPRAISAL, Toms River, NJ 2003-2004
Appraisal Coordinator
Answering phones, scheduling appraisals, providing top-notch customer service to customers and appraisers,
emailing appraisals in PDF format, also through Mercury and Lighthouse, covering for co-workers when needed.
OCEAN CHEVROLET JEEP, Toms River, NJ 2000
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Basic administrative duties, dealing with public on a daily basis in regards to customer service. Payoffs, reception,
greeting customers, assuring quality control by providing accurate and timely service and information.