Lee-Ann Mercadante
Southampton, MA 01073
Telephone: 413-***-****
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Conscientious and detailed-oriented Medical Office Specialist with an excellent background in managing a high-volume multi-practice while mindful of a professional atomsphere. Expertise in billing and collections and knowledge of insurance policies and records management. Sound judgement and confidentiality in all aspects of an office environment.
EXPERIENCE
September, 1984 - Present Schlaffer Chiropractic Office, Agawam, MA
Chiropractic Assistant
- Perform patient contact, scheduling, and billing for multi-doctor office
- Complete applications for doctor credentialing with HMOs and PPOs
- Organize all documentaton of pre-authorizations for Managed Care Contracts
- Manage and document all Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases for utilization
- Perform all patient and insurance receivables
- Organize and order all office supplies
- Document Policy and Procedure
- Develop X-rays and documentation of findings
- Develop rapport with all local clinics for ordering of lab procedures
May, 1982 - August, 1984 Milton Teitel, MD, Springfield, MA
Medical Assistant
- Organize all office functions including bookkeeping functions
- Schedule patients with heavy telephone contact for medical advisement, pharmaceutical assistance, billing
- Administer and observe general patient examinations
- Perform laboratory testing
- Report and document with knowledge of medical terminology and medications
September, 1981 - January, 1982 Agawam Health Department, Agawam, MA
Intern, College Field Work
- Consumer service relations of on-location inspection of food industries, septic systems, perk-testings
- Immediate reporting and documentation of findings at site location
January, 1982 - May, 1982 American Red Cross, Springfield, MA
Intern, College Field Work
- On-site research, analysis, examination of community emergencies
- Provision of telephone assistance to the public
- Reporting and documentation of daily activities and emergency situations
Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
BS: Community and Public Health Education
Minor: Physical Education