Sylvia Houston

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Reimbursement Specialist I @ Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Harlingen, TX, US
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Harlingen, Texas, United States, United States
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About Sylvia Houston

Experienced Reimbursement Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Educational Assessment, Microsoft Word, Contact Centers, Healthcare, and Debt Collection. Strong finance professional with a High School focused in General Studies, Business Classes from Sylmar High School.

Sylvia Houston's Current Company Details
Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Llc

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Reimbursement Specialist I
Harlingen, TX, US
Website:
bcbsnd.com
Employees:
328
Sylvia Houston Work Experience Details
  • Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Llc
    Reimbursement Specialist I
    Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Llc
    Harlingen, Tx, Us
  • Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Llc
    Reimbursement Specialist I
    Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Llc Apr 2024 - Present
    United States
  • Hbcs
    Reimbursement Specialist
    Hbcs Mar 2022 - May 2024
    United States
    • Able to identify and report trends in carrier payments.• Verify coverage through various provider portals, update COB if needed.• Responsible for follow-up with payers and other third party payers for ensuring timely claims submission through various clearinghouses• Proficient in comprehending and applying payer contract conditions and reimbursement methodology.• Able to resolve accounts including, but not limited to, secondary billing, reconsideration and formal appeals process, patient liability.• Complete knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle, claims processing including, collecting, medical terminology: ICD-10, CPT and HCPC Codes, DRG, as well as UB-04 and 1500 claim forms.• The ability to analyze and resolve problems, as well as the ability to identify payer reimbursement discrepancies and understand EOB denial codes, including but limited to: co18, co47, co22, co97, coding issues, billing errors, missing information, mismatch.• The ability to update multiple systems while interacting with third parties including live chat through provider portals.• Able to assist in patient or customer service with self-pay accounts• And the ability to self-manage in a remote work environment meeting productivity expectations.
  • Prime Healthcare Foundation -Hbsi
    Reimbursement Specialist
    Prime Healthcare Foundation -Hbsi Jan 2019 - Mar 2022
    Harlingen, Texas
    Promoted:• Responsible for accurate and timely payment analysis of managed care contracts to determine that appropriate reimbursement is received. Also, but not limited to experience with payers, Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield, Commercial Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, Cigna, Kaiser, HMO, PPO, POS, Dual Plans, Affordable Care Act/Marketplace Plans, VA, TRICARE, Workers’ Compensation, Traditional MCD Ancillary, Oscar, CareSource, Medicaid Plans: Molina, AetnaBetter Health, AARP, Christian Ministries, Self Pay account resolution. • Utilize many complex and varying regulations, guidelines and systems- including Meditech and EPIC to analyzes payments received from insurance companies to assure maximum and correct reimbursement receivables per our contracts or expected reimbursements in place non-par providers.• Proactively work with payers and in-house resources, such as billing & coding to identify and resolve issues that hinder optimal and correct account payment. • Utilize and apply the appropriate regulations in order to assure compliance in payment practices• Submit reconsiderations and appeal meeting timely filing deadlines.• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Prime Healthcare
    Reimbursement Analyst
    Prime Healthcare Oct 2017 - Mar 2022
    Harlingen, Texas
    Prime HealthCare, HBSI., Harlingen, TexasReimbursement Analyst• Responsible for accurate and timely payment analysis of managed care contracts to determine that appropriate reimbursement is received. Also, but not limited to experience with payers, Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield, Commercial Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, Cigna, Kaiser, HMO, PPO, POS, Dual Plans, Affordable Care Act/Marketplace Plans, VA, TRICARE, Workers’ Compensation, Traditional MCD Ancillary, Oscar, CareSource, Medicaid Plans: Molina, AetnaBetter Health, AARP, Christian Ministries, Self Pay account resolution. • Utilize many complex and varying regulations, guidelines and systems- including Meditech and EPIC to analyzes payments received from insurance companies to assure maximum and correct reimbursement receivables per our contracts or expected reimbursements in place non-par providers.• Proactively work with payers and in-house resources, such as billing & coding to identify and resolve issues that hinder optimal and correct account payment. • Utilize and apply the appropriate regulations in order to assure compliance in payment practices• Submit reconsiderations and appeal meeting timely filing deadlines.• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualfon/Center Partners
    Talent Acquisition Coordinator
    Qualfon/Center Partners May 2016 - Oct 2017
    Harlingen, Texas
    • Assisted in the ramp up for multiple BPO projects by playing a lead role in recruitment and onboarding.• Assisted with the implementation of HR processes and procedures.• Worked with all levels of management including Trainers, Supervisors, Managers, Site Managers and Site Directors to effectively meet business needs.• Continually grew pipeline through online job postings, online targeted email and call campaigns.• Responsible for main recruiting excel workbook and daily recruiting reports.• Recruited candidates for entry level positions by marketing openings, sourcing, prescreening resumes, administering assessments, conducting prescreen interviews, scheduling interviews for hiring managers, conducting background checks, onboarding through Taleo and making offers to prospects.
  • Hni Healthcare
    Accounts Transaction Coordinator
    Hni Healthcare Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
    Harlingen, Tx
    • Responsible for posting cash and credit card payments for all payers including government, Medicare/Medicaid, Commercial Accounts.• Ability to post payments electronically and via lock box• Sorting correspondence such as EOB’s, letters and denials • Entering the denials into the system• Researching payment information on payer websites• Forwarding correspondence to billing groups
  • Manpowergroup/Hni Healthcare, Inc.
    Administrative Assistant/Credentialing Coordinator Assistant
    Manpowergroup/Hni Healthcare, Inc. Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
    Harlingen, Texas
    • Assisted in coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the credentialing and re-credentialing process of doctors.• Assisted in facilitation all aspects of credentialing, including initial appointment, reappointment, expirables process which included but no limited to, DEA, DPS, Medical Licenses’ as well as clinical privileging for Medical Staff, Allied Health Professionals, and all other providers outlined in the Health System Entity Medical Staff Bylaws, policies, or related contracts.• Assisted in compliance with the appropriate accrediting and regulatory agencies, while developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the statues and laws relating to credentialing. • While working under the supervision of the Credentialing Manager, responsible for accuracy and integrity of the credentialing database system and related applications.
  • Valley Baptist Health System
    Patient Access Representative Ii
    Valley Baptist Health System Apr 2012 - Aug 2014
    Harlingen, Texas
    • Obtained patient signatures when necessary• Performs billing and bookkeeping functions, including collection of copays/coins and providing receipts, posting and balancing daily sheets and day end reconciliation to assure accuracy• Prepare daily deposits when necessary• Updates insurance information, patients demographic, when appropriate and verifies eligibility and release insurance for payment to hospital.• Verify enrollment of HMO, PPO, HSA, POS, HDHP, and co-pays, coinsurance, deductibles.• Prepares and maintains medical records as necessary.• Obtains Consent for Medical Treatment and Release of Medical Records Information.• Provides each patient with a copy of the Privacy Notice and obtains patient’s signatures, confirming receipt, and maintains the original in the Medical Record, which includes providing each patient with a copy of the Patient Bill of Rights and patient signature to confirm receipt.• Work in an organized, efficient manner so as to keep a smooth and orderly flow of patient moving in and out the medical office.
  • Advance Call Center Technologies, Inc.
    Human Resources Generalist
    Advance Call Center Technologies, Inc. Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
    Harlingen, Texas
    • Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting• Handled under-staffing, disputes, terminating employees and administrating disciplinary procedures• Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.• Responsible for updating spreadsheets on an hourly basis.

Sylvia Houston Skills

Customer Service Type 55 Wpm 10 Key Debt Collection Cash Posting Fax Microsoft Word Electronic Payment Processing Call Centers Microsoft Excel Healthcare Human Resources Teamwork Windows Recruiting Job Fairs Onboarding Screening Resumes Interviewing Applicant Tracking Systems Talent Pipelining Networking Accounts Payable And Receivable Volunteering Educational Assessment

Sylvia Houston Education Details

  • Sylmar High School
    Sylmar High School
    General Studies, Business Classes

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