Oncology Data Specialist I (Cancer Registrar)

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Oncology Data Specialist I (Cancer Registrar) is responsible for abstracting and timely submitting cancer tumor registry data for multiple UH hospitals. The position conducts cancer case ascertainment, codes and classifies disease stage and treatment information, checks records for quality and completeness, and maintains required abstracting timeliness and case follow-up rates. This is a completely remote position.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, preferably in allied health.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact efficiently with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification required within two years.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of cancer registry, medical records, or coding experience.
• Experience working in a large academic medical center or multi-hospital health system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate and complete cancer case ascertainment according to American College of Surgeons and State of Ohio requirements.
• Code, classify, and index disease stage and treatment information.
• Perform data quality checks to ensure records are accurate and complete.
• Maintain a maximum abstracting delay of six months from the date of diagnosis.
• Maintain the case follow-up rate required by CoC standards.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Meet minimum department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI), following annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree