Christy Cuaresma
Las Vegas
Summary
Detail oriented Independent Dental Billing Specialist experienced in dental insurance billing, payment posting, claim follow up, and accounts receivable management. Skilled in resolving denials, verifying insurance, processing EOBs/ERAs, and maintaining accurate patient accounts. Proficient in Dentrix, Curve Dental, Open Dental, CareStack, and Oryx with strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance and revenue cycle management. Known for accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payment Poster
Providence Dental
Remote
01.2025 - Current
- Processed insurance claims with accuracy, ensuring timely updates to patient accounts.
- Maintained detailed records of payments received and reconciled discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with dental staff to resolve billing issues and improve customer satisfaction.
Independent Dental Billing Specialist
Collective Billing Solutions
Remote
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Submitted and managed dental insurance claims.
- Posted insurance and patient payments accurately.
- Followed up on unpaid, denied, and outstanding claims.
- Resolved claim denials and submitted appeals.
- Managed Accounts Receivable (A/R) and aging reports.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Reconciled patient accounts and maintained accurate billing records.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.
Dental Billing Specialist
Streamline Dental Solutions
Las Vegas, United States
11.2021 - 12.2025
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to patients and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
- Posting payments from insurance company's to patients account
- Handle issues with claims and getting them resolved
- Creating appeals
- Insurance aging report
- Responded to team members concerns and questions on daily basis.
Treatment/Financial Coordinator
Crestview Dental
Henderson , Nevada
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Answered questions over phone and in-person regarding billing, scheduling and treatment.
- Contacted insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Explained insurance benefits, fees and procedures to patients.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies on same day as patient treatment.
- Posting payments from insurance company's to patient's account.
- Assist in Practice collections protocol for all outstanding balances.
- Insurance aging report.
- Issues with claims.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen Pharmacy
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Ordering Medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV2013
Skills
- Dental Insurance Billing
- Payment Posting
- Insurance Claim Follow-Up
- Claim Denial Resolution & Appeals
- Insurance Eligibility & Benefits Verification
- Revenue Cycle Management
- EOB & ERA Processing
- Patient Account Reconciliation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dentrix
- Curve Dental
- Open Dental
- CareStack
- Oryx
- Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work Independently
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Multitasking
Timeline
Payment Poster
Providence Dental
01.2025 - Current
Independent Dental Billing Specialist
Collective Billing Solutions
10.2024 - 06.2026
Dental Billing Specialist
Streamline Dental Solutions
11.2021 - 12.2025
Treatment/Financial Coordinator
Crestview Dental
08.2016 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen Pharmacy
01.2014 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School