Oncology Data Specialist II (Cancer Registrar)

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Oncology Data Specialist II (Cancer Registrar) is responsible for abstracting and timely submission of cancer tumor registry data for multiple UH hospitals. The position is completely remote and requires an Oncology Data Specialist credential (formerly known as CTR) upon hire. The role conducts cancer case ascertainment according to American College of Surgeons and State of Ohio requirements; codes, classifies, and indexes disease stage and treatment information; and audits registry data for quality. It supports American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer planning activities and standards, maintains abstracting timelines and case follow-up rates required by CoC standards, and helps train and mentor cancer registry employees. The specialist compiles registry-based reports for physicians and administration, advises researchers and clinicians on registry source data, and coordinates and participates in special projects. The role must meet department productivity and accuracy standards, perform other duties as assigned, comply with policies and standards, and safely and securely maintain patient Protected Health Information (PHI), including compliance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree, preferably in allied health (required).
At least one year of cancer registry, medical records, or coding experience (required).
Excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology (required; listed as less than one year).
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification required upon hire; formerly known as CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact efficiently with all levels of individuals within the organization.
Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
Ability to multitask and problem-solve.
Ability to adhere to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Less than one year of experience working in a large academic medical center or multi-hospital health system (preferred).

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.
Run audits to ensure the quality of cancer registry data.
Participate in American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer planning activities and understand CoC standards.
Maintain a maximum abstracting delay of six months from the date of diagnosis.
Maintain the case follow-up rate required by CoC standards.
Assist with training and mentoring cancer registry employees.
Compile reports based on registry data in response to requests from physicians and administration.
Advise researchers and clinicians on registry source data details.
Coordinate and participate in cancer registry special projects.
Meet 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) in accordance with required training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.