PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Over 20 years of direct patient care in Radiation Oncology including administrative, clinical and supervisory roles as a medical assistant, tumor registrar, radiation therapist, and department manager. Extremely knowledgeable in health care settings, including managed care and Medicare policies and procedures, coding and reimbursement. Proficient use and implementation/data administration of electronic medical records (EMR) Health Information Systems (HIS). Well versed in HIPAA, Joint Commission, and patient advocacy. Over fifteen years of clinical application specific to radiation therapy treatment planning, delivery, and case management for cancer patients. Over three years of department management experience Radiation Therapists, Registered Nurses, and front office support team. Clinical supervisor for radiation therapy program students at clinical sites. Development and presentation of continuing education seminars for approved credit. Knowledge of state and federal compliance guidelines to ensure most appropriate and accurate measures are taken to ensure quality patient care and patient safety. Knowledge and experience in Radioactive Materials and Radiation Oncology Compliance Regulations. Creation and implementation of policies for improving department workflow and APEx certification. Vast experience in various radiotherapy equipment to include: Varian, Siemens, Elekta Linear Accelerators, Electronic Medical Record/ Record and Verify Systems (Aria, Mosaiq), CT simulation, Vision/Align RT, Calypso, Xoft and HDR Brachytherapy.
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