Nicolette Barrientos
About Nicolette Barrientos
Nicolette Barrientos is a Billing Specialist with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, currently working at Option Care in San Antonio, Texas. She has a strong background in billing processes, compliance, and authorization verification.
Work at Option Care Health
Nicolette Barrientos has been employed at Option Care Health since 2017. She currently holds the position of Collections/Reimbursement Specialist and has been serving in this role for seven years in San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, she has worked as a Billing Specialist at Option Care since 2018, accumulating six years of experience in this position. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory and payer guidelines in billing processes.
Previous Experience at PacifiCare Health Systems
Before joining Option Care Health, Nicolette Barrientos worked at PacifiCare Health Systems. She served as a Project Coordinator II from 1998 to 2000 for two years, followed by a role as Accounting Representative III from 2000 to 2002, also for two years. These positions contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills in the healthcare billing and reimbursement field.
Education and Expertise
Nicolette Barrientos studied at the University of the Incarnate Word, where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in verifying service and product authorizations and documentation prior to billing. She possesses skills in accurately determining drug quantities and pricing for billing purposes.
Skills in Healthcare Billing
Nicolette Barrientos has developed a strong skill set in healthcare billing throughout her career. She is proficient in verifying service and product authorizations, ensuring that all documentation is accurate before billing. Additionally, she is skilled in determining drug quantities and pricing, which is essential for effective billing practices. Her attention to detail and compliance with regulatory guidelines enhances her contributions to the billing processes at Option Care Health.