CHRISTINA BRENTON
Frederick,MD
Summary
As a professional in the healthcare industry for over 30 years, I can offer my ability to multitask, learn quickly and provide exceptional patient care. My loyalty to my profession provides a stable environment for my colleagues as well as patients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Financial Specialist
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
09.2025 - Current
- Processed patient insurance claims to ensure timely reimbursements.
- Managed patient accounts, resolving discrepancies and enhancing financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline billing processes and improve patient communication.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient data by adhering to HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding information security.
- Use multiple insurance portals to inquire about payments being received and/or being processed and their pay dates with amounts
- Reach out to insurance companies when errors or claims do not process through our third party venders.
Remote AR/Insurance and Financial Billing/Accounts
eAssist Remote
09.2023 - Current
- Managed patient billing accounts, submitted claims, maintaining multiple different offices, and verified multiple insurances
Dental Assistant/Receptionist/Patient and Billing Coordinator
Dr. Viney P. Saini Orthodontics
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Provided patients/parents with treatment plans, verified/filed insurance claims, scheduled appointments, assisted doctor with patients, marketing, collected payments, and performed diagnostic records of patients
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator/Receptionist
Rosemont Dental Center
Frederick, MD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided assistant to the doctor/hygienist, assisted with checking in and out patients, and answered phone calls
Treatment/Financial Coordinator
Smile Frederick Orthodontics
Frederick, MD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided patients with payment plan options, verification and filing of insurance claims, assisted with scheduling appointments, and billing
Orthodontic Technician/Treatment Coordinator/Receptionist
Dr. Elizabeth B. Spanneberg
Mount Airy, MD
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided assistance with checking in and out patients, verification and filing of insurance claims, marketing, assisted answering multi-line phone
Treatment Coordinator
Dr. Frederick S Fritz
Rockville, MD
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Provided patients/parents with treatment and payment options, performed diagnostic records for patients, verification and filing of insurance claims, reviewed medical history, assisted with patient check in/out
Education
Frederick Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Linganore High School
Emergency Medical Technician
Howard Community College
06-2013
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Infection Control/OSHA Training
- Four-Handed Chairside Assisting
- Dentrix
- Eaglesoft
- Orthoware/Dolphin Management
Certification
- Dental Assistant - April 1997 to present
- Dental Radiology - March 1997 to March 2023
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language - Beginner
Timeline
Patient Financial Specialist
Frederick Health Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Remote AR/Insurance and Financial Billing/Accounts
eAssist Remote
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant/Receptionist/Patient and Billing Coordinator
Dr. Viney P. Saini Orthodontics
01.2019 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator/Receptionist
Rosemont Dental Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Treatment/Financial Coordinator
Smile Frederick Orthodontics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Orthodontic Technician/Treatment Coordinator/Receptionist
Dr. Elizabeth B. Spanneberg
01.2013 - 01.2015
Treatment Coordinator
Dr. Frederick S Fritz
01.2003 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Linganore High School
Emergency Medical Technician
Howard Community College
Frederick Community College