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Beth Bunn
Ames,IA
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Desired Job Title
Senior Oncology Data SpecialistSenior Research AnalystHealth Records SpecialistCertified Cancer RegistrarCertified Cancer RegistrarWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOverview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Research Analyst
Wisconsin Department of Health Services-Central Registry of Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
- Participate in all Central Registry activities as a ODS-C which included case consolidation in CRS Plus, editing in PrepPlus, deduplication and tumor match in Match Pro, and abstracting in WebPlus according to NPCR and NAACCR standards
- Establish connectivity to other data systems, leveraging OHI-standardized processes and systems, to better serve cancer treating and diagnosing entities through improved reporting ability and analysis
- Training outside clinic and hospital staff to abstract according to WCRS and NPCR standards
- Quality control of consolidation cases for accurate and quality data from Wisconsin entities
Health Records Specialist
University of Iowa- State Health Registry
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Abstracting for 12 rural hospitals and keeping up with SEER standards for accurate reporting using SEER ABS database and multiple EMR's including EPIC, Meditech, Aria, Mosiac and Cerner
- Yearly disease index review for facilities to complete Iowa incident rate cases for reportability
- I got the opportunity to participate in a NCI grant (ICAN) that the University of Iowa received to help 6 rural facilities in Iowa achieve CoC accreditation for better rural cancer care
- Participated in a Gap analysis and made recommendations to achieve CoC Accreditation
- Fully abstracted in the CNext database for a facility working for accreditation according to CoC and SEER standards
- Mentored a new CTR in casefinding and abstraction of a large facility that was abandoned due to a death of a coworker
Certified Tumor Registrar
Mary Greeley Medical Center
07.2002 - 03.2014
- Following direction of the American College of Surgeons, State Health Registry and Mary Greeley Medical Center Cancer Committee
- Completes abstract assigning all codes, stages, treatment and demographic data into Cnext database using EPIC and Practice Point Plus systems.
- Maintains follow-up of all cancer patients
- Prepares weekly Cancer Case Conference
- Plans and conducts a minimum of two patient care evaluation studies annually
- Maintains registry in compliance with the American College of Surgeon Standards for accreditation every three years
- Maintains professional relationships with all departments
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Manages the RQRS program in conjunction with the National Cancer Database (NCDB).
Certified Cancer Registrar
Certicode LLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
- CTR March 2016 Contracted CTR abstracting cancer cases for two Commission on Cancer hospitals, using Oncolog and Cerner software
- Performed abstracting activities by extracting cancer registry data.
- Improved patient data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and abstracting cancer-related information from medical records.
- Ensured patient confidentiality while handling sensitive health information according to HIPAA regulations.
Certified Cancer Registrar
AMN Healthcare
03.2020 - 07.2020
- CTR July 2020 Contract position for Northwestern Hospital in Chicago for a project completion in abstracting cancer according to Commission on Cancer Standards
- I used Metriq and Mosaic software and EPIC EMR.
Senior Oncology Data Specialist
Emplify Gundersen
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Abstracted all primary reportable cancer sites into CNext database utilizing EPIC and Aria systems according to State and National reporting standards.
- Maintained 98% accuracy rate
- Developed and maintained databases to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data reporting procedures.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to enhance accuracy of data analysis outputs.
- Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
- Consistently met deadlines and delivered high-quality work, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in data management.
- Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in meeting regulatory requirements by ensuring proper documentation and adherence to data governance policies.
Education
University of Iowa Public Health -
08.2002
Certification
Certified Tumor Registrar
Timeline
Senior Oncology Data Specialist - Emplify Gundersen
01.2025 - 07.2026
Senior Research Analyst - Wisconsin Department of Health Services-Central Registry of Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
Certified Cancer Registrar - AMN Healthcare
03.2020 - 07.2020
Health Records Specialist - University of Iowa- State Health Registry
03.2016 - 08.2023
Certified Cancer Registrar - Certicode LLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
Certified Tumor Registrar - Mary Greeley Medical Center
07.2002 - 03.2014
- University of Iowa Public Health,
Summary
Dedicated ODS-C with 22 years of performing case abstraction to include experience in Central State Registry. I have worked with numerous Cancer Registry programs and Electronic medical records software. A strong desire to continue dedication to quality data for research and meticulous attention to detail with strong work ethic
Skills
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Quality control understanding