Secure a position within the cancer registry that will enable me to fully utilize the skills I have gained in earning the Oncology Data Specialist Certificate as well as a degree in Health Information Systems-Cancer Registry Management at the University of Cincinnati.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Data Specialists Certified
UC Health
05.2023 - Current
Prepare routine and special reports for medical staff, oncology program, hospital administration and accrediting agencies.
Conduct case finding to maintain complete cancer registry database.
Conduct follow up to maintain COC accreditation.
Contribute and report data relevant fo oncology annual report.
Participate in weekly tumor board meetings for multiple divisions.
Perform abstracting activities by extracting cancer registry data in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
Uphold HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
Participate in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2006 - 01.2010
Responsible for collecting and distributing necessary registration desk copays, paperwork for various visit types, school excuses, and supplies used for sample collection
Communicated effectively and promptly with coworkers, families, nurses, and providers
Handled general clerical duties
Triaged phone calls for nurse practitioners concerning customer complaints, health questions, and prescriptions
Ordered necessary supplies
EPIC superuser/trainer within the department during EMR software conversion
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
Responded proactively and positively to rapid change
Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies, and services.
Health Information Management Technician II
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
11.1998 - 05.2006
Compiled a substantial volume of medical record charts for doctors and researchers
Filed essential documents and charts in a timely manner
Assisted in the transition from the paper medical record to the electronic medical record
Worked closely with multiple departments to gather and distribute health information
HIPAA compliant at all times, helping staff to ensure HIPAA compliance as well
Chart abstraction for the psychiatry department while gathering data for various research purposes
Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation
Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows
Collected, organized, and entered patient data into medical systems
Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Systems-Cancer Registry Mngt
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Batavia, OH
04.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Norwood High School
Norwood, OH
06.1998
Skills
In depth knowledge of the Health Information Department
Coding proficiency
Quality control understanding
Medical terminology knowledge
Communicate effectively and promptly with coworkers
Use of EPIC software while employed at UC Health, CCHMC and during clinical practicum at Novant Health
Abstracting, follow up, and casefinding experience with use of CRStar cancer registry software
Web Plus experience while abstracting melanoma cases for OCISS and the Melanoma Know More project
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Capable of learning new tasks quickly, ability to work independently
Collaborative Teamwork
Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
Oncology Data Specialists - Certified
August 2024
Timeline
Oncology Data Specialists Certified
UC Health
05.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2006 - 01.2010
Health Information Management Technician II
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
11.1998 - 05.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Norwood High School
Associate of Science - Health Information Systems-Cancer Registry Mngt