Elizabeth A. Ramirez-Valdez
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011
OBJECTIVE: To gain employment with a well-established firm as a remote CTR where I can
utilize my knowledge and experience in the collection and management of cancer data.
EXPERIENCE:
New Mexico Tumor Registry, University of New Mexico
Supervisor of Data Operations
2010-Present
Provide ongoing review of abstracts and edit data completed by Medical Abstractors and Certified Tumor
Registrars to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; assist with training new data collection
staff and provided ongoing training to experienced staff as needed; collect and abstract data on a regular
basis; familiar with SEER Program and ACOS Standards.
New Mexico Tumor Registry, University of New Mexico
Certified Tumor Registrar
2006-2010
Identified and compiled data of patients treated for cancer in adherence to strict protocol requirements;
performed case finding activities from a range of relevant sources; reviewed data for completeness and
accuracy; participated in Patterns of Care studies and assisted with other special projects as needed.
New Mexico Tumor Registry, University of New Mexico
Medical Abstractor
2004-2006
Abstracted data including patient demographics, diagnostic procedures, history and extent of disease,
treatment, and follow up information from medical records and coded this data into a tumor registry data
base.; assisted with case finding activities and other duties as assigned.
Solano Medical Associates
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Supervisor
1991-2004
Supervised all aspects of a multi-physician family practice that included billing, insurance, physician
contracting with insurance companies, and marketing; acted as intermediary between the physician,
patient, and employee to ensure patient and employee satisfaction; balanced daily close and generated
daily and monthly reports; provided back office support as needed including triage and assisting with
simple medical procedures under physician supervision; prepared medical reports as directed for cases
involving disability, auto accident, and workers compensation.
EDUCATION:
Boston University
1977-1981
Social Work/Psychology
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
1976-1977
Burges High School
El Paso, Texas
1972-1976
SKILLS:
Bilingual; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to understand, analyze,
and interpret medical and forensic information and terminology; possess strong word processing and
computer data entry skills; ability to lead and train staff.
AWARDS:
2013 Recipient of UNM Cancer Center Merit Award