Certified Oncology Data Specialist Part-Time hybrid or remote

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a Certified Oncology Data Specialist for its Cancer Institute. This part-time position is 24 hours per week, worked as three 8-hour days on the day shift. Orientation and training may last up to eight weeks. After training, most of the team works a hybrid schedule, splitting time between the office and remote work. The manager may consider fully remote work for a top candidate who does not live in the Treasure Valley. The specialist collects, abstracts, manages, enters, analyzes, and audits patient data for the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute and for reporting to Saint Alphonsus, the State of Idaho, national data registries, and accreditation programs. The role supports accurate registry data, cancer quality metrics, reporting, cancer conferences, and accreditation survey preparation, and helps maintain the daily operations of the Oncology Data Office.

Requirements

Associate degree in health information management or a related field.
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification with the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or related quality/coding certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Compile and maintain data and generate reports.
Identify tumor admissions that meet Saint Alphonsus, State of Idaho, and/or national registry criteria for inclusion.
Collect Commission on Cancer quality metrics across each registry, follow reporting schedules, maintain the dashboard, research non-concordant cases, and maintain accuracy and productivity rates.
Analyze and peer review abstracts.
Supervise abstracting duties performed by non-certified colleagues within the department.
Review pathology, cytology, diagnostic index, and neoplasm reports and lists for case finding.
Analyze and abstract records for patients diagnosed or treated at Saint Alphonsus for cancer, following applicable ACoS Commission on Cancer, NCDB, SEER, and state registry standards.
Abstract patient charts to record diagnosis, procedures, operations, complications, and discharge status accurately.
Prepare statistical reports and meet reporting requests and requirements.
Enter information into applicable databases, monitor for deficiencies, and submit data according to registry guidelines.
Report abstracted cancer cases monthly to CDRI, OSCaR, NCDB, ACoS, and RCRS.
Assist with compiling and analyzing registry information, including statistical studies and evaluations requested by hospital staff.
Participate in studies initiated by ACoS.
Coordinate and participate in cancer conferences, including preparing case agendas, coordinating radiology films and pathology slides, monitoring conference activities, and reporting activities to the Cancer Committee.
Communicate and interact with medical and administrative staff and support Cancer Committee activities.
Assist with coordinating and preparing cancer program components for the ACoS/CoC survey process.
Maintain the functions and daily operations of the Oncology Data Office.