Cancer Registry Educator

Savista•Remote - GA, GA

About The Position

The Registry Educator is an Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C) responsible for completing education, training, and assessment activities under the direction and supervision of the Senior Manager, Registry Education & Quality Assurance. This individual will manage and conduct training programs for ODS-Cs with little or no abstracting experience.

Requirements

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified with 3 – 5 years relevant experience and 95% abstracting accuracy rate
Score at least 84% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment
Pass QA Analyst pre-employment assessment
Knowledge of and experience using STORE data collection requirements, Solid Tumor Rules, ICD-O-3, Hematopoietic Database & Manual, SEER Program Coding & Staging Manual, EOD, SEER Summary Stage, AJCC Staging Manual 8th edition and Version 9 Protocols, and NCCN Guidelines
Knowledge of and experience using the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries standards and resources
Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and changing abstracting guidelines
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with clients, colleagues, and partners
Ability to learn and use new technology and software applications
Proficiency in using MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Score at least 90% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment
At least one year’s experience as a Savista CCRS colleague who has performed abstracting duties and undergone the QA Review process
Experience performing Savista Abstracting QA Reviews
At least 2 of the last 3 years abstracting experience in a CoC approved or SEER registry
At least 1 year of cancer registry management experience at a CoC accredited facility
Experience with multiple cancer registry software systems and electronic medical record systems
Adept at understanding and implementing usage of new software
Ability to travel as needed
Experience developing and/or presenting educational and training materials on cancer registry topics

Responsibilities

Coordinator for ODS-C Registry Abstracting Training Programs
Follow established training program guidelines and advise on potential need for updates
Perform quality reviews on abstracts
Provide feedback and training via review process
Meet with training program participants weekly
Assign appropriate education and training
Monitor and record performance
Deliver weekly progress reports to participant’s manager