Data abstraction, medical coding, quality control reviewer

DEENNA LARSON

Pierpont, SD 574**-***-*** -**** ******@***********.***

DATA ABSTRACTION EXPERT

Detail-oriented data abstraction expert with a proven track record of ensuring data accuracy, quality control, and adherence to project specifications. Extensive experience in cancer research, medical transcription, and regulatory compliance. Ensures data integrity to support advancements in cancer research and medical care. Recently completed AAPC-approved training. Plan to sit for certification June 2025.

SKILLS

Data Abstraction Quality Control Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Medical Terminology Regulatory Compliance Data Curation Natural Language Processing (NLP) Microsoft Excel AAPC-approved training

CORE COMPETENCIES

Training & Mentorship Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Professional Confidentiality Cross-Functional Collaboration Communication Process Improvement

EXPERIENCE

ConcertAI, Plymouth Meeting, PA 07/2017 – 1/2025

Cancer Research Data Abstractor / Quality Control Reviewer

Quality Control Reviewer, 10/2021 – 1/2025

•Reviewed curated data for accuracy and adherence to project-specific rules and instructions. Issues queries as needed.

Worked closely with the curation project and product team members and leadership to discuss curation errors, queries, and resolutions.

•Implemented regulatory guidance and data quality control measures.

•Participated in meetings with Quality Control and the Help Desk Task Force to assure project specifications and curation requests align with current data quality and regulatory standards.

•Worked closely with QC Manager and CCL to design and implement training materials to continually improve data curation accuracy and quality.

•Made suggestions to IT staff to suggest improvements in hardware and software functionality for Abstractor work. Interacted with Department Managers for guidance on medical issues and interpretation of medical record data.

•Maintained a professional approach respecting the dignity and confidentiality of associates, managers, and vendors.

•NLP project. QC the annotations that have been made that link attributes to root words in order to correctly train the NLP for Soprano. Tag any missing attributes and/or links to the root words.

Data Abstractor, 07/2017 - 10/2021

•Maintained a professional approach respecting the dignity and confidentiality of employees, managers, and vendors.

•Accessed electronic data systems for review of medical records and entered specific data into congruent electronic data systems.

•Reviewed project specific documents, as needed, to develop familiarity with project goals and with the Abstractor tasks in each project.

•Used other resources as needed to gain the knowledge required to perform Abstractor work on new projects.

•Shared medical knowledge and project-specific procedural knowledge with other Data Abstractors as needed.

•Responded promptly to the queries issued by the QC Reviewer or other project personnel.

•Conducted additional duties as assigned, including review of selected medical records to assess eligibility for new projects.

•Interacted internally with the other Abstractors, CCLs, Operations Manager, and other staff regarding ongoing and planned projects.

•Participated in training sessions for each assigned project. Met with the Lead Data Abstractor and/or Operations Manager and other key staff as needed for adjustment of work assignments.

•Performed other duties, as assigned. For example, worked on a project where we had to input LOINC codes in a spreadsheet for medications. Helped training by looking over new hires training charts and providing feedback.

Great Lakes Student Loan, Aberdeen, SD 09/2013 – 09/2014

Borrower Services Representative and File Review

•Maintained a professional approach respecting the confidentiality of student loan borrowers.

•Accessed electronic data systems for review of student loan borrower information. Calling sources to update borrower addresses and/or telephone numbers.

•Accessed image retrieval software and COD to look up documents to find more references, employers, emails, and phone numbers that we can add to the system to reach more borrowers.

•Handled difficult calls and situations, asking the correct questions and follow-up.

•Mentored new hires on the dialer system.

•Handled incoming calls from borrowers, references, etc. and answer appropriate questions or transfer to correct department.

•Updated various types of reports using Excel, which includes delinquent borrowers or call referrals to try to get more information on the borrower.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Medical Transcriptionist for various transcription companies 02/1998 – 07/2017

•Transcribed dictation from various cancer centers and clinics, including hematology, breast, nephrology, GI, orthopedics, cardiology, as well as other tumor types.

•Maintained a professional approach respecting the confidentiality of patients and medical professionals.

EDUCATION

Dawson Community College, Glendive, MT

Medical Terminology Courses

Completed APPC-approved training

Sitting for certification June 2025

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