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Amy Littel

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

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.

Education

Certificate - Cancer Registry Management

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
08.2024

Master of Science - Health Informatics

Dakota State University
Madison, SD
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
05.2001

Skills

  • Analytical
  • Detailed
  • Deliberative
  • Organized
  • Responsible
  • Self-motivated

Affiliations

  • NCRA Student Member

Timeline

Cancer Registry Management Certificate Student

Rochester Community And Technical College
08.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Augustana University
04.2014 - 12.2020

Certificate - Cancer Registry Management

Rochester Community And Technical College

Master of Science - Health Informatics

Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Montana State University - Bozeman
Amy Littel