Melquisedec Alicea
** **** ****** **. • Lawrence, MA 01843
C: 978-***-****
***********.******@*****.***
SKILL
Bilingual
Microsoft Office
Customer Service Skills
Quick Learner
Flexible
Multi-tasking
EDUCATION
The Salter School Tewksbury, MA 2013-2014
Health Claim Specialist Program
Lawrence High School Lawrence, MA 2006-2010
Health and Human Services
EXPERIENCE
Greater Lawrence Fam. Health Center Methuen, MA 2/2018-10/2021
Referrals Specialist
Processed Referrals (CT- Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Fibroscan, Nuclear Medicine, Mammogram, Bone Scan, Fluoroscopy, X-rays, PET Scan)
Obtained Prior Authorization for Imaging/Radiology Dept.
Verified patient’s health insurance to make sure it covered the visit with the specialist
Handled inbound and outbound calls
Assisted with on-boarding and training
Monitored electronic referral boxes in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Worked with Centricity and Athena Health software
Monitored FAXCOM throughout the day to review and process referral request
Called patients regarding insurance issues and/or upcoming referral appointments
Greater Lawrence Fam. Health Center Methuen, MA 4/2015-2/2018
Call Center Representative
Promptly answered incoming calls in a professional manner.
Directs calls to the appropriate departments, left messages for call back
Responded to messages left from patients on the Patient Portal, and booked appointments through the portal per patients request
Help out with internal referrals, such as booking patient for Behavioral Health, Nutritionist, Diabetes Center within the organization.
Scheduled appointments and reviews appointment details, date, time, location, and clinician.
Kept demographic information updated and accurate.
Communicated with PCP change requests or transfer care/location requests.
Send late arrival notices and follows cancellation and rescheduling procedures.
Assisted with on-boarding, training, quality assurance and employee engagement.
CW Price Methuen, MA 8/2011-1/2015
Cashier, Sales Associate
Organize and arrange the ladies department for projects to make it presentable
Handle cash and credit card transactions as a cashier
Answers customers’ questions in a friendly and informative manner
Unload truck
Tag merchandise
Inventory merchandise
Processed layaway and managed fitting room
Answered phone calls