Certified Oncology Data Specialist Part-Time hybrid or remote

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Oncology Data Specialist collects, abstracts, manages, enters, analyzes, and audits patient data for the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute and as required by Saint Alphonsus, the State of Idaho, national data registries, and accreditation standards. The role supports cancer registry reporting, quality metrics, cancer conferences, Cancer Committee activities, and the daily operations of the Oncology Data Office. The position is 24 hours per week across three 8-hour days. 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. A fully remote arrangement may be available for a top candidate who does not live in the Treasure Valley.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Compile and maintain data and generate reports.
Identify tumor admissions that meet Saint Alphonsus, State of Idaho, or national registry criteria for inclusion.
Collect Commission on Cancer quality metrics across each registry, follow reporting schedules, maintain the dashboard, investigate non-concordant cases, and maintain accuracy and productivity rates.
Analyze and peer review abstracts.
Supervise abstracting duties performed by non-certified colleagues in the department.
Review pathology and cytology reports, diagnostic index reports, and neoplasm 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 accurate data on diagnoses, procedures, operations, complications, and discharge status.
Prepare statistical reports and comply with reporting requests and requirements.
Enter information into applicable databases, monitor for deficiencies, and submit data according to registry guidelines.
Report all reportable 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, and participate in studies initiated by ACoS.
Coordinate and participate in cancer conferences, including preparing case agendas, arranging 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 components of the cancer program for the ACoS/CoC survey process.
Maintain the functions and daily operations of the Oncology Data Office.