Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (Part-Time) (remote)
About The Position
The remote Oncology Data Specialist will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes. To code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated. To 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. 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. Complies 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. Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum degree required is Associates
- 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
- Review clinical documentation to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes
- Code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors
- Participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities
- Translate medical terminology into standardized codes
- Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM, SSDI, STORE, and SEER guidelines
- Comply with state and federal mandates for reporting malignancies and benign tumors
- Perform data quality control activities
- Retrieve and comply with data for annual reporting and special studies
- Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week
- Contact patient providers and state registries to gather follow-up information
- Maintain confidentiality of all information
- Report any failure 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
