Melissa Parrish
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Over * years of Healthcare and Administrative Support experience
• Extensive experience with Insurance Verification, Medical Billing, and Medical Scheduling
• Background with Medical Records, Medical Terminology, ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT Coding
• Strong data entry skills and the ability to type 40+ wpm
• Adept and detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Proficient with different Microsoft Office programs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Working as a Receptionist with Road Runner Signs in Kissimmee, FL 10/2020 to Present Heart & Vascular Institute – Hollywood, FL 12/2016 to 11/2019 Front Desk Receptionist / Office Assistant
• Greeted patients and managed the check in/out
• Collected any copays if needed at that time
• Verified both primary and secondary insurance to make sure patient is active, if any payments are due or copays
• Called primary office for referral and notes if needed, as well provided a courtesy call to patient to remind of referral
• Rescheduled patient's appointments before they left the office if needed Prime Health Physicians – Miami, FL 10/2012 to 09/2016 Referral Coordinator / Front Desk
• Assisted patients with referrals to specialists
• Obtained authorizations for diagnostic and radiologic procedures
• Contacted patients with referral/authorization information, appointment dates and orders
• Assisted patients with any insurance denials
• Contacted insurance companies to request STAT orders and to expedite requests
• Floated to various positions depending on the needs of the medical office
• Performed multiple duties like switchboard, billing, front desk, medical records, and checkout EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami, FL
Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding
National School of Technology
Miami, FL