Cindy Hutchins

-Provide expert knowledge and oversight of payer rules and regulations for both hospital and physician radiation oncology billing.

-Make decisions to strengthen procedures and implement changes as needed to ensure optimal reimbursement within regulatory requirements.

-Liaison between the University, Joint Ventures, and Revenue Cycle locations regarding all radiation oncology reimbursement matters.

-Provide oversight for both pre and post radiation oncology revenue accounts.

-Manage daily operations of the radiation oncology department.

-Oversee physician and department billing/coding.

-Develop capital expense requests and oversee annual operating budget.

-Hire, develop, discipline and evaluate radiation therapists, dosimetry, physics, nursing, clerical support staff, and social worker.

-Develop and maintain quality assurance program and departmental policies and procedures.

-Negotiate contracts with department vendors.

-Participate in monthly organizational cancer committee meetings.

-Attend and participate in continuing education and leadership classes to promote own growth.

-Administer, document, and evaluate prescribed radiation therapy treatments.

-Preform daily quality assurance checks on treatment units and simulator.

-Fabricate immobilization devices and treatment aids in simulation.

-Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and unit-specific competencies as required by hospital and all regulatory standards.

-Provide support to patients and their families, helping them throughout the challenges of undergoing radiation therapy treatment.