Part-Time Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (remote)

Guidehouse•Birmingham, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The remote Oncology Data Specialist will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes. The role involves coding, staging, and abstracting cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors that are diagnosed and/or treated. This specialist will also participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines. This is a part-time, fully remote opportunity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) formerly a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
5+ years experience working in tumor registry as an ODS (CTR).
Experience working for a COC accredited hospital.
Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, flexible hours available.

Nice To Haves

NCI experience.
Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information.
Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.
Comply with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors.
Perform data quality control activities on registry data.
Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies.
Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week.
Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized.
Report to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program