Oncology Clinical Data Specialist IV

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

9d•$26 - $43•Remote

About The Position

Position Summary: The Data Specialist assists in the review of patient information and medical records. This role assists with inquiries, providing information about medical records and addressing concerns. The Data Specialist is required to complete accurate input of patient demographics information, medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes transcribing from electronic medical records into registry software. Support coding and classification activities by gathering relevant patient data. This role reports to the Registry Manager.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
Knowledge of registry codes, data entry, and criteria for reporting cases
Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting applications
Knowledge of Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Must be comfortable with, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, web-browsers, email, electronic health records, online collaboration software, virtual meeting applications
Must be familiar with various technologies such as, but not limited to security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, web-based applications
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members
Up-to-date understanding or experience with clinical registries and research
Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently and be self-directed
Ability to work under pressure to meet submission, project and reporting deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced academic teaching hospital
Requires successful completion of : a) Associates degree from an accredited School OR b) 4 years of related work experience
Certification in Registry of hire
In lieu of certification, 4 years of related medical experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in case inclusion/exclusion.
Reviews, identifies and accessions reportable cases from pathology and the hospital’s disease index
Abstracts data required under supervision, including information available through multiple hospital systems and from necessary external sources
Assist with maintaining patient follow-up
Review medical record documentation, abstract, and enter clinical data into registry software
Ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data entry in accordance with guidelines
Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and department specific software applications to perform work
Provides administrative support to registry department as directed
Data quality and review: correction of missing, incomplete, and invalid data fields
Meet agreed upon data abstraction deadlines to comply with regulatory / stakeholder requirements
Maintain compliance in protecting patient confidentiality when reviewing, communicating, and accessing clinical data
Collaborate with other members of respective registry data team to create and maintain data in a confidential manner
Performs other related duties as assigned