Oncology Data Specialist II- Remote
About The Position
Sentara is hiring an Oncology Data Specialist II for a part time, day shift role. This is a remote position with flexible day shift scheduling. Oncology Data Specialist II is responsible for the collection, management, and analysis of data on persons with the diagnosis of a cancer. Oncology Data Specialists analyze complex patient cancer data, abstract, code and report cancer statistics. Must ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and quality of the cancer data that is abstracted for use in patient care improvement. Maintains an efficient cancer database of all the patients diagnosed and/or treated with cancer in accordance with the American College of Surgeons requirements. Consistently meets productivity goals in regard to abstracting. Responsible for assisting with maintaining annual follow-up of patients accessed to the database as well as case finding. This role will support the Blue Ridge region of 3 advanced cancer centers including, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Ideal candidates will have advanced skills in abstracting, codes, and reporting statistics in Oncology and minimum of 2 years of experience. Other duties will be assigned in future and include: case findings, follow ups, commission on cancer reporting and annual reviews. This role will focus primarily on abstracting for the immediate future and can expect an average of 3 cases per day. This is a small team of 3 working closely via virtual call environment in the Eastern Standard Time zone.
Requirements
- Associates Level Degree Required
- ODS- Oncology Data Specialist Required
- 2 years of oncology data experience required
- Previous Remote working experience required
- Ability to transition between tasks efficiently required
- Team work and communication skills required
Nice To Haves
- advanced skills in abstracting, codes, and reporting statistics in Oncology
Responsibilities
- Collection, management, and analysis of data on persons with the diagnosis of a cancer
- Analyze complex patient cancer data, abstract, code and report cancer statistics
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and quality of the cancer data that is abstracted for use in patient care improvement
- Maintain an efficient cancer database of all the patients diagnosed and/or treated with cancer in accordance with the American College of Surgeons requirements
- Consistently meet productivity goals in regard to abstracting
- Assist with maintaining annual follow-up of patients accessed to the database as well as case finding
- Case findings
- Follow ups
- Commission on cancer reporting and annual reviews
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
