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Lisa Hall

Sun City,AZ

Summary

Accomplished Senior Clinical Data Specialist with a proven track record at Northern Arizona Healthcare, enhancing data quality and integrity through expert ICD-0 coding and meticulous data abstraction. Skilled in leveraging EMRs and clinical databases, I excel in analytical thinking and maintain stringent data privacy standards, significantly contributing to research and regulatory compliance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Clinical Data Specialist

Q-Centrix
02.2022 - Current

Accurately identify, register, and maintain detailed records of cancer patients within the Q-Centrix healthcare system, utilizing expertise in medical terminology and data abstraction
to collect and analyze patient information for research, quality improvement, and regulatory reporting purposes, while adhering to strict data privacy and compliance standards; requiring a strong understanding of cancer staging, treatment protocols, and the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-0) coding system.

Key Responsibilities:

Casefinding: Actively identify potential cancer cases by reviewing medical records, electronic health records (EHR), and other healthcare data sources within the Q-Centrix system.

Data Abstraction: Accurately extract and record detailed patient information including demographics, medical history, tumor characteristics, stage, treatment modalities, follow up data, and patient outcomes using the tumor registry system.

ICD-0 Coding: Properly code cancer diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-0 coding system to ensure data consistency and accuracy.

Patient Follow-Up: Conduct regular follow-up with patients and healthcare providers to gather updated medical information and track cancer progression.

Quality Assurance: Monitor data quality by performing regular reviews and audits to identify and correct errors, maintaining compliance with national cancer registry standards.

Collaboration: Collaborate with clinicians, oncologists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.

Compliance: Adhere to all relevant data privacy regulations and reporting requirements for cancer registries.

Certified Tumor Registrar

Northern Arizona Healthcare/VVMC/FMC
06.2009 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced data quality by conducting thorough casefinding, abstraction, and follow-up procedures.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through utilization of specialized software programs for abstracting, coding, and updating case records.
  • Bolstered data integrity within the tumor registry by conducting regular quality assurance reviews and making necessary corrections.
  • Ensured compliance with state reporting regulations by submitting timely and accurate electronic transmissions of cancer cases to central registries.

Education

No Degree - Medical

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

Associate of Science - Graduate Practical Nurse

Rockford Vocational School of Nursing
Rockford, IL
04-1985

High School Diploma -

Boylan Central Catholic High School
Rockford, IL
01-1979

Skills

  • Knows how to evaluate concordance with cancer program accreditation and other applicable standards
  • Experienced working with multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to approach problems in a systematic method, synthesizing data and suggesting recommendations
  • holds high standards for accuracy and attention to detail
  • Technically savvy and I am interested in learning new systems and technology
  • Organized and adept at managing my time across multiple accounts and shifting timelines and priorities
  • Deeply value information security and privacy, maintaining high responsibility in keeping PHI secure and confidential

Accomplishments

When first hired at Verde Valley Medical Center for Northern Arizona Healthcare, the Cancer Registry was 2-3yrs behind in abstractions and follow-up and managed compliance within 6 months.

I maintained Verde Valley Medical Center and Flagstaff Medical center cancer registry solo for 2years prior to being outsourced to Q-Centrix

After Northern Arizona Healthcare transitioned the cancer registry to Q-Centrix I assisted in helping Q-centrix navigate through the registry with templates and training for a smoother transition.

Certification

Graduate Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)


Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Clinical Data Specialist

Q-Centrix
02.2022 - Current

Certified Tumor Registrar

Northern Arizona Healthcare/VVMC/FMC
06.2009 - 02.2022

No Degree - Medical

Rock Valley College

Associate of Science - Graduate Practical Nurse

Rockford Vocational School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Boylan Central Catholic High School
Lisa Hall