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J. Amy Degnan

Baker,WV

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. History of building relationships with clients and providers. Highly knowledgeable with wealth of healthcare experience and expertise in problem-solving. Talented in maintaining complex and comprehensive databases covering patient information.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Tumor Registrar

Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
08.2017 - Current
  • Conducted case finding to maintain complete cancer registry database.
  • Prepared routine and special reports for medical staff, oncology program, hospital administration and accrediting agencies.
  • Followed release of personal health information guidelines set forth by HIPAA.
  • Performed abstracting activities by extracting cancer registry data.

Imaging Associate

Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Worked closely with the Radiologist team and other department managers to ensure patient care and needs are met.
  • Served as on-premises patient advocate to promote respect for patients' privacy and comfort.
  • Accurately prints and records images on CD for patient requests, doctor request and ER state requests.
  • Super User for transition of new software system into the imaging library.
  • Adheres to strict client confidentiality policies.
  • Attended meetings and continuing education courses to improve technical and testing operations knowledge.
  • Versatile trained and worked in three different departments in the imaging center.

Chief Financial Officer

E. A Hawse Community Center
Baker, WV
06.1999 - 08.2001
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.
  • Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.

Social Worker Case Manager

Several
East Pittsburgh, PA
05.1991 - 06.2001
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.

Education

Cancer Registry Management Program

NCRA-AHIMA
Online

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Accounting

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1991

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Tumor Registry Data
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Data Entry Software
  • Medical Coding
  • Complex software database and various medical software programs
  • Trained Listener
  • Self-Motivated
  • Honest

Timeline

Certified Tumor Registrar

Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
08.2017 - Current

Imaging Associate

Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2017

Chief Financial Officer

E. A Hawse Community Center
06.1999 - 08.2001

Social Worker Case Manager

Several
05.1991 - 06.2001

Cancer Registry Management Program

NCRA-AHIMA

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Accounting

Duquesne University
J. Amy Degnan