Melissa K. Hollifield
Cincinnati, OH 45209
Home 513-***-****
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Profile A highly motivated, results-focused individual who
possesses strong leadership and successful team building
capabilities, excellent communication and customer service
skills. Recognized for creating stimulating and interactive
learning environments, encouraging participation and
individual contributions, and providing effective, clear, and
concise information in formats that promote high retention
levels. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to
bring quick resolution to challenging situations as well as
build lasting relationships with customers.
Areas of Expertise . Medical Transcription
. Staff Supervision
. Client Relations/Customer Service
. Project Management
. Training and Development
. Quality Assurance
. Scheduling/Workflow Management
. Sales/Marketing Support
. Real Estate Title Insurance
. Medical Insurance/Laboratory Billing
Education
1988 - 1990 Business
Cumberland College now known as Williamsburg,
Kentucky
University of the Cumberlands
1984 - 1988 H.S.
Withrow High School Cincinnati, Ohio
1982 - 1984 College Preparatory
Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati, Ohio
Work Experience
2006 - Present Medical Transcriptionist
Self-employed Cincinnati, Ohio
Transcribed web-based and tape recorded dictation into
text form in a clear, consistent, accurate, and timely
manner (generally completed within 48 hours of receipt);
Knowledge of related medical terms, procedures, and
medications; Accustomed to fast-paced, high-pressured
positions, demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple
tasks, meet deadlines, and provide quality service; Key
specialties include Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Spine
Surgery, and Neurology
2001 - 2006 Final Policy and Post Closing Supervisor
First Title Agency, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio
Supervised two departments: Final Policy and Post Closing;
Assisted in daily and long-term goal setting, problem
solving, and provided oversight to make these departments
run more effectively and efficiently; Helped enact a plan
to eliminate two year final policy backlog; Advanced a two
year backlog to one year in a period of eight months;
Resolved employee issues within my departments; Assisted in
the preparation of final title polices; Prepared remittance
for underwriter, correcting any calculation issues; Working
knowledge of legal real estate documents (deeds, mortgages,
affidavits, etc.), as well as what was required for them to
be valid and recordable; Conducted employee reviews
1996 - 2001 Laboratory Billing Clerk
Health Alliance Cincinnati, Ohio
Keyed patient information, insurance information, and
diagnoses associated with related laboratory tests for
billing; Trained new employees on various insurance
requirements for billing; Assisted in creating an insurance
manual to help train employees; Working knowledge of ICD9
Coding; Knowledge of various medical insurance company
requirements for billing; Intermittently chaired department
meetings; Assisted with quality assurance
Software Applications
. Microsoft Office Suite of products including: Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint
. Corel WordPerfect
. SoftPro