Cancer Registry Management Certificate student seeking an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) position at a CoC-accredited cancer program. Eager to learn and help work toward the goals of preventing and controlling cancer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cancer Registry Management Certificate Student
Rochester Community And Technical College
08.2022 - Current
Courses:
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology
Computerized Health Information
Human Diseases for Health Professionals
Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
Cancer Registry Organization and Management
Cancer Registry Operations
Cancer Disease, Coding and Staging
Oncology Treatment and Coding
Abstracting Methods
Follow-up, Data Quality and Utilization
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
HIPAA
Quality control, including accuracy, completeness, and timeliness requirements
CoC Optimal Resources for Cancer Care (2020 Standards), Utilization of Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) Manual
Use of SEER manuals and online databases, including Extent of Disease (EOD) 2018 General Coding Instructions, Summary Stage 2018, Solid Tumor Rules, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Coding Manual, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Database, SEER*RSA, and SEER*RX
NAACCR Grade Coding Instructions and Tables, Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) Manual
TNM cancer staging using AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition
WHO ICD-O-3 for site and histology
Oncology treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic therapies, Review of National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines
Administrative Assistant
Augustana University
04.2014 - 12.2020
Worked as dual Genetic Counseling Program Coordinator/Grants Coordinator for four years and Division Coordinator for two years.
Interacted with variety of stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, students, and external parties via verbal and written communication.
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt and thorough responses to inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and relationship building.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Created and maintained databases to record and track and data. Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management.
Ensured compliance with Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling standards.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings, organized meeting logistics and materials, prepared documentation, and took detailed minutes for dissemination to stakeholders.
Drafted correspondence and other documents for department/division heads.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Gained knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.