Laura Sosa

• Improved patient care by accurately abstracting and coding cancer diagnoses and treatments.
• Bolstered data integrity within the tumor registry by conducting regular quality assurance reviews and making necessary corrections.
• Enhanced data quality by conducting thorough case-finding, abstraction, and follow-up procedures.
• Participated in survey preparation including CoC and NAPBC
• Involvement in various cancer registry projects in compliance with NY State requirements
• Maintained professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions related to tumor registry practices.
• Supported research initiatives by providing relevant data for cancer studies and clinical trials.
• Contributed to annual report preparation, detailing cancer incidence and survival rates at the facility.
• Collaborated with physicians to ensure the accuracy of diagnostic and treatment information in tumor registry records.

• Abstracting, coding and casefinding

Provide assistance to manger in various cancer program activities

• Reviewed pathology reports to ensure compliance with College of American Pathologists’ protocols
• Assisted in scheduling, coordinating, and set-up of Cancer Conferences, and attendance of Cancer Conferences
• Compiled and organized lists to be provided to Nurse Navigators for Survivorship Care Plan
• Expedited access to vital patient information during audits and surveys
• Assisted in various survey preparation activities
• Quarterly Cancer Committee meeting preparation, including PowerPoint presentations
• Obtained patient follow up and treatment information, and update database
• Provided training and instruction to new registry staff

• Represented physician by creating letters, handling and triaging phone calls, and recording and transmitting messages
• Investigated chart notes, obtain diagnosis codes, and create spreadsheets of data for in-patient physician billing
• Collected patient information, verify insurance eligibility, obtain patient records to complete the new patient intake process
• Ensured patient confidence and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies (HIPAA compliance)
• Obtained prior authorizations for chemotherapy services, radiology testing, and medications

• Assisted five physicians in patient care, correspondence, planning, and various operations

• Performed front desk functions including scheduling, check in, verification of insurance eligibility, securing co-pays

• Created spreadsheets, gathered resources, deciphered billing codes, and reviewed charts for medical record reviews

• Managed and Processed referrals from other medical

• Arranged and categorized patient medical records for seven physicians

• Organized and distributed correspondence to ensure timely patient care