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Lara Albers ODS-C

Walled Lake,MI

Summary

Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete multiple assignments accurately and efficiently. Excellent scheduling and organizational skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in a range of computer applications. Well-demonstrated communication and customer service skills. Proven ability to plan and manage multiple assignments to meet tight deadlines. A proactive problem-solver who gets the job done.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Abstractor

AMN Healthcare
12.2024 - Current

Summit Medical Group

  • Curate and abstract all required diagnostic, staging, treatment and outcomes information using Cancer Registry guidelines
  • Maintains a high accuracy abstraction rate

RWD Clinical Abstractor II/QC Analyst

Syapse, Holdings
11.2020 - 10.2024
  • Abstract data using RWD
  • Clinical abstractor for lung, breast, ovary, prostate and bladder maintaining a high accuracy abstraction rate
  • QC Specialist for breast and bladder
  • Maintained high accuracy and abstraction rate
  • Worked on multiple research projects for breast, lung and bladder
  • Participated in Cultivation Relationship Committee

Oncology Data Abstractor

Ascension Genesys Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Compiles and maintains records of hospital patients treated for cancer to provide data for physicians and research studies, utilizing registry data system.
  • Perform case finding and follow up of patients.
  • State, NCDB and RQRS submission monthly
  • Attendance/preparation of cancer conference along with post conference duties.
  • Conducted QA per standards along with preparing and completing physician QAs monthly.

Health Information Management Technician II

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
03.2016 - 10.2019
  • Download, prep, perform quality checks and validate patient charts.
  • Provide release of information to physicians and hospitals.
  • Prepare and register newborn birth certificates.

Medical Transcriptionist

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
10.2002 - 09.2015
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Supported clinical decision-making with prompt transcription of diagnostic test results.
  • Enabled timely insurance processing, transcribed medical procedures and diagnoses for billing purposes.
  • Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Cancer Information Management

SWTC
Green Bay, WI
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI
06-2009

Skills

  • APPLICATIONS: Metriq, Cerner, Aria, Athena, Epic, Mosaiq, Onco, MRView, TouchWorks, Allscripts, Open Clinica, Slack, Jira
  • HEALTH SYSTEMS: Advocate Aurora, WI and IL; Ascension, MI; St Mary's MI; Mainline Health, PA; Bay Health, DE; HFHS, MI

Affiliations

  • Member of MICRA, Michigan Cancer Registrars Association
  • Member of NCRA, National Cancer Registrars Association

Certification

NCRA Certified Tumor Registrar July 2019

Timeline

Clinical Abstractor

AMN Healthcare
12.2024 - Current

RWD Clinical Abstractor II/QC Analyst

Syapse, Holdings
11.2020 - 10.2024

Oncology Data Abstractor

Ascension Genesys Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020

Health Information Management Technician II

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
03.2016 - 10.2019

Medical Transcriptionist

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
10.2002 - 09.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Cancer Information Management

SWTC

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Baker College