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Gina Bonnette

Brooklet,Ga

Summary

Dynamic Care Coordinator with over 10 years of medical management expertise at East Georgia Healthcare Center. Proven track record in referral acquisition and insurance verification, ensuring seamless patient experiences. Adept at surgical scheduling and charge posting, complemented by strong communication skills to enhance team collaboration and patient satisfaction.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Coordinator

East Georgia Healthcare Center
Statesboro, Georgia
02.2019 - Current
  • Scheduled new and returning patient visits for 6 specialty practices and 17 providers.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage for eligibility, facilitating timely access to care.
  • Gathered referrals from insurance carriers to ensure patients received timely services.
  • Organized referral charts for incoming patient appointments to ensure efficient processing.
  • Forwarded specialist referral requests for 11 primary care providers.
  • Tracked unscheduled referral cases and coordinated follow-ups to ensure resolution.

Insurance Verification Specialist

Savannah Neurology
Savannah, Georgia
07.2014 - 02.2019
  • Verified insurance eligibility for patients at a neurology clinic.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to clarify coverage details.
  • Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate information for claims processing.
  • Reviewed and improved insurance call scripts to enhance patient understanding of deductibles, deposits, and related processes.

Brandi Waters Office Manager

Family Health Care Center
Statesboro, Georgia
11.2008 - 05.2014
  • Documented charges, ensuring accurate billing and timely payment collection.
  • Processed workers' compensation charges and payments.
  • Completed insurance follow-up calls to resolve outstanding issues and expedite payments.
  • Processed secondary insurance claims and coordinated mailings for effective communication.
  • Supported team operations by completing assigned tasks.

Owner: Dr. Cheryl Perkins

Bulloch Pediatrics
07.2006 - 10.2008
  • Answered multi-line phone calls, scheduled appointments, checked patients out, verified insurance coverage, coordinated procedures, posted payments, and supported office operations. Managed phone calls, booked appointments, processed patient checkout, confirmed insurance details, coordinated procedures, recorded payments, and handled additional duties. Maintained smooth office operations by answering phones, scheduling visits, completing patient checkout, verifying insurance, coordinating procedures, and posting payments.
  • Oversaw scheduling and coordination of patient appointments and staff shifts.
  • Developed and implemented clinic policies to enhance patient care quality.
  • Answered multi-line phone calls, scheduled appointments, checked patients out, verified insurance coverage, coordinated procedures, posted payments, and supported office operations.Managed phone calls, booked appointments, processed patient checkout, confirmed insurance details, coordinated procedures, recorded payments, and handled additional duties.Maintained smooth office operations by answering phones, scheduling visits, completing patient checkout, verifying insurance, coordinating procedures, and posting payments.

Manager, Elise Weeks

Medical Assoc. Of Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
06.2005 - 04.2006
  • position: clerical copy—insurance EOB
  • managed incoming phone calls to assist patients and resolve inquiries
  • posted charges and payments to ensure timely billing processes
  • scanned charts into a computer for accurate record-keeping
  • Handled various tasks to support team operations.

Manager, Diana Mathena

St. Joseph s/Candler Health System
08.2001 - 02.2003

Coordinated pre-registration for new patient appointments and related procedures, ensuring a smooth intake process.

Managed staff schedules and assignments to optimize team performance and patient care.

  • Oversaw daily operations in a healthcare environment to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Facilitated verification and precertification for upcoming procedures, contributing to timely patient care.
  • Developed training programs for new employees to enhance skills and knowledge.

Supervisor, Diane Dudley

Ga Ear Institute
03.1997 - 08.2001
  • Coordinated phone inquiries, scheduled surgeries, processed pre-certifications, and managed charge and payment posting for 6 physicians and 5 audiologists. Facilitated patient communication, coordinated surgery scheduling, processed pre-certifications, and managed charge and payment posting for 6 physicians and 5 audiologists. Handled front-desk inquiries, scheduled surgeries, completed pre-certifications, and posted charges and payments for 6 physicians and 5 audiologists.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for patient services.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices and procedures.
  • Coordinated phone inquiries, scheduled surgeries, processed pre-certifications, and managed charge and payment posting for 6 physicians and 5 audiologists.Facilitated patient communication, coordinated surgery scheduling, processed pre-certifications, and managed charge and payment posting for 6 physicians and 5 audiologists.Handled front-desk inquiries, scheduled surgeries, completed pre-certifications, and posted charges and payments for 6 physicians and 5 audiologists.

Supervisor, Teresa Tanguay

Ear Nose and Throat Center
03.1993 - 03.1997

Coordinated scheduling of appointments for new and established patients, ensuring efficient patient flow.

Managed chart retrieval for patient visits and assisted file clerk with organizational tasks.

Posted patient charges and updated patient accounts.

  • Operated multi-line phones to efficiently direct calls to appropriate staff, enhancing communication.

Education

General Studies

Savannah Technical Institute
09-1991

General Studies

Armstrong State College
04-1991

General Diploma -

H V Jenkins High School
01-1990

Skills

  • Referral management
  • Insurance verification
  • Pre-certification processes
  • Claims resolution
  • Billing reconciliation
  • Medical coding accuracy
  • Data entry accuracy
  • EMR data management
  • Appointment coordination
  • Surgical scheduling
  • Patient communication
  • Payment processing
  • Medical management

Timeline

Care Coordinator

East Georgia Healthcare Center
02.2019 - Current

Insurance Verification Specialist

Savannah Neurology
07.2014 - 02.2019

Brandi Waters Office Manager

Family Health Care Center
11.2008 - 05.2014

Owner: Dr. Cheryl Perkins

Bulloch Pediatrics
07.2006 - 10.2008

Manager, Elise Weeks

Medical Assoc. Of Savannah
06.2005 - 04.2006

Manager, Diana Mathena

St. Joseph s/Candler Health System
08.2001 - 02.2003

Supervisor, Diane Dudley

Ga Ear Institute
03.1997 - 08.2001

Supervisor, Teresa Tanguay

Ear Nose and Throat Center
03.1993 - 03.1997

General Studies

Savannah Technical Institute

General Studies

Armstrong State College

General Diploma -

H V Jenkins High School
Gina Bonnette