Sara Valdes
About Sara Valdes
Sara Valdes serves as a Benefits Coordinator at Option Care in Houston, Texas, where she has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in billing and collections in the healthcare sector, she has held various roles in organizations such as The Scooter Store and Medtronic.
Work at Option Care Health
Sara Valdes has served as a Benefits Coordinator at Option Care since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in this role. Based in Houston, Texas, she is responsible for managing employee benefits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her extensive background in billing and collections within the healthcare sector enhances her ability to navigate complex benefit structures.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Sara Valdes held various positions in the healthcare and billing sectors. She worked at The Scooter Store in multiple capacities, including Rehab Documentation Specialist, Physician Specialist, Senior Manager Service Billing and Collections, and Customer Care Manager. Additionally, she was employed at Medtronic as a Credit & Collections Clerk II and at Cal-Tex Protective as Contract Order Department Manager.
Education and Expertise
Sara Valdes has a diverse educational background. She studied at San Antonio College, focusing on Education, and later attended the University of the Incarnate Word, where she majored in Psychology of Organization and Development. She also holds diplomas in Computerized Accounting from Bradford School of Business and has studied Theatre with a minor in Speech at Wharton County Junior College.
Skills and Proficiencies
Sara Valdes demonstrates advanced proficiency in various software systems, including Centricity, Fastrack, Totalview, Citrix, PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Sharepoint. Her skills encompass problem-solving and organizational abilities. She possesses in-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurances, particularly in billing processes and insurance contracts.
Healthcare Sector Experience
With over 11 years of experience in billing and collections within the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) environment, Sara Valdes has developed a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector. Her expertise includes managing insurance contracts, rates, copayments, deductibles, and spenddowns, with a particular focus on Medicaid billing portals.