Coastal Orthopedics has hired Iris Bernier as the director of revenue cycle and promoted Jo-Ellen Converse to the Ambulatory Surgery Center director. Bernier brings more than 25 years of in-depth management knowledge in all aspects of revenue cycle management and accounts receivable operations to Coastal Orthopedics. In her new role, she will be responsible for managing all aspects of the billing cycle for Coastal Orthopedics. Most recently, she managed the day-to-day functions as the director of operations for a health care solutions provider in Missouri. With more than 24 years of experience, Converse has worked as a registered nurse in Coastal Orthopedics’ East Surgery Center since August 2017. She has specialized in critical care, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology and pre-post ambulatory surgical care during her health care career. In her role, she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the center within the authority of the governing board by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

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