Mary Healy

Lead Oncology Abstractor for private, not-for-profit hospital network including Cancer programs accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC). Responsible for casefinding, abstraction and follow up for analytical and non analytical cases, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices in order to continuously improve performance as a Clinical Data Abstractor.
• Facilitate timely completion of projects by adhering to deadlines and promptly addressing any issues or discrepancies.

Responsible for QA for Part Time Abstraction team assigned to Precision Medicine and Real World Evidence Cohort, promoting quality oncology abstraction

• Developed comprehensive training materials on Biomarker classification and genomic medicine

• Evaluated data for completeness and accuracy, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

• Implemented Quality Initiative to drive improvements in abstraction and operational efficiencies.

• Spearheaded the creation of protocols for effective management of data collection processes related to cancer cases.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows in oncology data management.

• Streamlined reporting processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of clinical outcomes tracking.

• Analyzed complex datasets to inform strategic decisions and improve operational performance.

Conducted data abstraction of cancer patient records and other medical documents to meet state and national standards.

• Reviewed patient charts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Performed follow-up on incomplete or missing information from physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including clinical staff, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, pathologists, radiation therapists. to ensure accurate recording of diagnosis and treatment information.

• Compiled statistical reports summarizing cancer incidence rates by demographic characteristics such as age, gender, race and ethnicity and geographic location.

• Coordinated the submission of cancer registry data to state registries in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Attended conferences and workshops related to advances in cancer registration practices.

• Assisted with development of educational materials related to Cancer Registry operations.

Facilitated communication between medical professionals and clients.

• Provided support services to clients such as housing assistance, job placement, and financial aid.
• Advised families on available resources in the community that could benefit their loved ones.
• Developed and implemented case management plans for clients according to individual needs.
• Streamlined discharge planning to create efficient, patient-oriented care strategies.
• Supported families in navigating complex systems like Medicaid, SSI and SSDI, so they can access benefits for their loved one.
• Coordinated referrals to appropriate service providers within the community.

• Maintained detailed records of all interactions with clients in accordance with HIPAA regulations.