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ANDREA BONNER

Elkton,MD

Summary

Dedicated medical secretary and clinical medical assistant technician with over 24 years of experience in orthopedic practices, demonstrating strong proficiency in patient relations and administrative support. Expertise includes front and back-office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care. Reliable with a steadfast commitment to delivering patient customer service and care in fast-paced environment while fostering a positive relationship with patients and healthcare professionals enhancing overall satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

CHESAPEAKE SPORTS & ORTHOPAEDICS
09.2001 - Current

Customer service questions and requests

  • Patients and Family members, Surgeon and Primary care Providers offices ,Hospitals, Rehab centers, Urgent care centers, Health Insurances , Attorneys offices. Department of Labor , Workers compensation offices

Physician Calendar management

  • Managed physician office patient appointment calendars
  • Surgical procedure scheduling

Patient Calendar and Chart Management

  • Patient Check In including Entering Patient demographics, Past medical history. Medications Reconciliation, Hippa compliance
  • Adding and Verifying Health insurances
  • Entering Radiographic reports and views, Formal therapy correspondence , and medical records requests.

Billing and Coding

  • Entering proper ICD 10 diagnosis codes and modifiers to chart for claims processing
  • Calling Insurances and patients for claims collections , appeals and Coordination of benefits

Authorizations

  • Surgical procedures
  • Medication injectables (Hyaluronic acid )
  • Radiographic exams such as Xrays, MRI's and CAT scans

Supply Ordering

  • Injectable medications
  • Bracing supplies
  • Office supplies
  • Medical ,Casting and wound care

Medical Technician

CHESAPEAKE SPORTS & ORTHOPAEDICS
2001 - Current

Fracture Care

  • Ordering of casting supplies
  • Assist physician with Casting of patients
  • Removal of casting
  • Brace application
  • Pulling appropriate imaging from hospitals or imaging centers for review of fracture

Wound Care

  • Staple and suture removal
  • Assists physician with application of wound dressings
  • Proper documentation for signs of infections such as temperatures and photo of wounds

Surgical Care

  • Collecting Blood order testing and physician clearance correspondence for surgical pre op
  • Ordering and Obtaining Authorizations for Diagnostic MRI's for Surgical prosthetic templates
  • Scheduled surgical procedures and communicated with hospital staffing and patients to coordinate pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Staple and suture removal

Procedure Care

  • Preparation for injections ( mixing compound injectables and filling syringes )
  • Assist physician with aspirations and collection of lab specimens
  • Assisted physician in performing diagnostic tests such as ultrasound for proper placement of injectables.

Chart Documentation

  • Conducted patient interviews to gather past and current health history, medications, current medical issue and PHI.
  • Assists physician with patient examinations for proper documentation for treatment plans creating and providing patient with work notes, school notes, and diagnostic testing
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, heights , weight, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Informed physician about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate patient treatment plans.
  • Assisted with in office procedures such as injections, aspirations, cast removal, sutures and staple removal.


Insurance Hospital Claims Specialist

IBCS HOSPITAL COLLECTIONS
01.2019 - 01.2024

Customer service

  • Taking calls to answer clients claims questions.
  • Obtaining current insurances and Coordination of Benefits reviews for billing and claims collection

Claims coding and Billing

  • Investigating insurance denials and covered medical benefits for insurance filed claims.
  • Completing the medical documentation and as well as preparing claims and medical records requests to be sent to insurance for payments due and appeals.
  • Performing necessary account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling adjustments needed to close claim.
  • Knowledgeable of multiple insurance payers and websites for investigative claims and appeals purposes

Waitress

SCHAEFER'S CANAL HOUSE
01.2000 - 01.2001

Customer service

  • Provided customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Handled customer concerns professionally and efficiently and managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
  • Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure accurate and timely order delivery.
  • Processed payments accurately and maintained cash drawer accountability.


Hospital Transport (OR, ER and Critical Care)

HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.1999 - 01.2001

Patient Care Transfers

  • Collected and transported patients from private rooms to operating room, emergency room ,critical care, and radiographic exams
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with the transfer of critical care patients with multiple life saving measures attached
  • Carefully assisted transfers from wheelchairs, stretchers and moved patients by aiding them in and out of various types of vehicles, including cars, taxis and ambulances
  • Assisted with environmental services to clean hospital rooms to prevent disease

Medical Assistant

BREVIN'S NURSING HOME
08.1993 - 09.1997

Patient Care

  • Cared for patients in facility, delivering high quality and efficient support to meet the patient’s needs for daily living.
  • Assisted with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility needs.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning, safety, and care delivery.

Bed Maker/Medical Technician

CITIZENS NURSING HOME
01.1991 - 01.1993

Patient Care

  • Assisted with feeding and daily living activities mobility, transfers, answered call lights and requests.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized patient rooms and common areas to health department standards.
  • Supported nursing staff with basic patient care tasks and vital sign monitoring.

Education

Practical Nursing LPN Certificate of Completion -

CECIL COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

High School Diploma - undefined

Perryville High School
Perryville, MD
01.1993

Skills

  • Patient record and calendar management, Medical terminology
  • Appointment setting, Insurance verification, and Authorizations
  • Medical billing and coding, Insurance claims, and Payment collection
  • Injectable preparation, Wound and fracture/cast care management
  • Surgical scheduling, Testing and radiograph scheduling

Timeline

Insurance Hospital Claims Specialist

IBCS HOSPITAL COLLECTIONS
01.2019 - 01.2024

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

CHESAPEAKE SPORTS & ORTHOPAEDICS
09.2001 - Current

Waitress

SCHAEFER'S CANAL HOUSE
01.2000 - 01.2001

Hospital Transport (OR, ER and Critical Care)

HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.1999 - 01.2001

Medical Assistant

BREVIN'S NURSING HOME
08.1993 - 09.1997

Bed Maker/Medical Technician

CITIZENS NURSING HOME
01.1991 - 01.1993

High School Diploma - undefined

Perryville High School

Medical Technician

CHESAPEAKE SPORTS & ORTHOPAEDICS
2001 - Current

Practical Nursing LPN Certificate of Completion -

CECIL COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL