Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses
Timeline
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Angela M. Sidney, LIA

Insurance, Finance & Account Management Specialist
Houston,TX
Angela M. Sidney, LIA

Summary

Dynamic Agent with proven record of meeting objectives, exceeding service standards and performance goals. Solid claims, customer relations & sales background with in-depth knowledge of related drug usages & interactions. Motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic about using skills to boost customer retention and support company success.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SheerMed Consulting
Houston, TX

Independent Medicare Consultant
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

Created and maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data. project plans. timelines, budgets & financials.
Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives, results and effectively troubleshooting client issues against evaluated needs & expectations.

Ehealth Insurance
Colorado Springs, CO

Licensed Medicare Specialist
07.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • .Scheduled appointments and actively listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal benefit products while building customer loyalty and retention.
  • Followed federal guidelines when interviewing applicants & collected data to determine eligibility for economic assistance and clarified questions pertaining to the scope of explanation of benefits.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Generated new referrals and sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals

Progressive
Colorado Springs, CO

Special Lines Consultant
07.2018 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Increased client sales by transferring to PHA sales via e-commerce feature when applicable
  • Liaised with management & virtual teams when applicable to resolve customer & system technicalities for solutions.
  • Initiated success of organization by meeting & exceeding metric goals of monthly & annual performance
  • Provided outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

United Health Group
Houston , Texas

Managed Care Claim Specialist
11.2012 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Support clinical staff via data entry phone support, initial triage and administrative intake of members within call center setting.
  • Vital point of contact for research and reconciliation regarding patient care claims, corrections, and provider payments (EOBs), RX processing.
  • Educate patients and providers on programs, benefits, and eligibility and bridge with in-network managed care liason.
  • Evaluated medical records as part of claim assessments, ensuring an accurate understanding of treatment costs and recovery timelines.
  • Reduced claim processing time by implementing efficient workflow procedures and organization systems.
  • Identified fraudulent activity through meticulous analysis of claim data, protecting company resources from potential losses.

CVS
Houston, TX

Customer Care, CPhT
05.2008 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Preserved revenue streams by utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills, offering refunds as last resort to maintain customer satisfaction & resolved complaints with forward-thinking strategies .
  • Provided information to customers regarding charge accounts and loyalty program and helped to open and activate new accounts.
  • Answered customer calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times. Managed stock. Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders

First Health
Humble , TX

Prior Authorization Specialist, CPhT.
09.2006 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Verified eligibility and compliance against authorization request from service providers.
  • Communicated with executives about consistent customer issues.
  • Obtained and logged accurate patient insurance and demographic information for use by insurance providers and medical personnel.
  • Completed form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.

Walgreens
Spring, TX

Lead Supervisor Technician, CPhT.
03.2003 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating over 7 employees. Created & maintained weekly employee timesheets & workflow schedules. Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
  • Tracked, analyzed, & resolved weekly inventory data reports for orders. Assessed & resolved excess claims reports for payments.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
  • Calibrated, maintained and operated Pixus equipment evaluations for maximum performance.

Education

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

from Computer And Information Systems Security
01.2020 - 05.2021

University Overview

Lee College
Baytown, TX

from Prenursing Studies
08.2016 - 08.2017

University Overview

Lone Star College System
Montgomery County, TX

from Pre-Medicine
01.2013 - 05.2014

University Overview

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX

from Emergency Medical Technician
01.2002 - 05.2002

University Overview

Skills

    Team Leadership & Development

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Licenses

Licenses

Texas Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Arkansas Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

District of Columbia Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Illinois Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Indiana Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Louisiana Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Mississippi Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

New Jersey Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Oklahoma Department of Insurance: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Timeline

Independent Medicare Consultant
SheerMed Consulting
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Medicare Specialist
Ehealth Insurance
07.2021 - 07.2023
Pikes Peak Community College
from Computer And Information Systems Security
01.2020 - 05.2021
Special Lines Consultant
Progressive
07.2018 - 05.2021
Lee College
from Prenursing Studies
08.2016 - 08.2017
Lone Star College System
from Pre-Medicine
01.2013 - 05.2014
Managed Care Claim Specialist
United Health Group
11.2012 - 03.2017
Customer Care, CPhT
CVS
05.2008 - 03.2011
Prior Authorization Specialist, CPhT.
First Health
09.2006 - 01.2008
Lead Supervisor Technician, CPhT.
Walgreens
03.2003 - 09.2006
Lone Star College System
from Emergency Medical Technician
01.2002 - 05.2002
Angela M. Sidney, LIAInsurance, Finance & Account Management Specialist