Judy Kamel
Jackson,MI
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Oncology Data Abstractor
University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2019 - Current
- Identify patients with specific diagnoses and confirmed eligibility for database inclusion through clinical or pathological diagnosis.
- Abstract demographic, diagnostic, treatment, and survival information; tracked patients to ensure treatment adherence and prevent loss to follow-up.
- Code primary site and histology; clinically and pathologically stage extent of disease.
- Demonstrate knowledge of body systems, physiology, and medical terminology relevant to oncology in data abstraction and patient tracking.
- Comply with American College of Surgeons standards to ensure facility accreditation.
Certified Tumor Registrar
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI
09.2006 - 05.2019
- In addition to bullet points listed above, maintained reports and follow-up; attended Tumor Conference and Cancer Committee meetings; assisted with special projects.
- Participated in fundraising events, as well as community screening programs, such as distribution of FOBT kits.
- Previous assignments as Radiation Oncology Unit Clerk, Women's Center Receptionist, and Cashier, provided opportunities to obtain broad based knowledge of hospital operations, including insurances and charge capture, community outreach and education, as well as the chance to provide compassionate engagement with many and varied patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Technology
Baker College
Jackson, MI06-2014
Skills
- Proficient use of EPIC electronic medical records systems, and Cancer Registry database programs METRIQ and KACI
- Thorough knowledge of accepted staging schemas including SEER, Collaborative and AJCC, and ICD-O requirements
- Proven abstract accuracy rate of 95% or greater
- Accomplished monitoring to improve screening programs, cancer prevention and cancer treatments
- Data analysis
- Comprehensive experience in multi-disciplined healthcare setting with focus on oncology programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Cooperative interaction with highest professional standard to meet common goals and objectives while protecting patient confidentiality
Certification
- Certificate 2008143 National Cancer Registrars Assocation
Timeline
Certified Oncology Data Abstractor
University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine
05.2019 - Current
Certified Tumor Registrar
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
09.2006 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Technology
Baker College