Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Remote

HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE INC•Fort Washington, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Health Information Alliance (HIA) is seeking a Remote Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) PRN Join HIA's growing team of hard working, and dedicated people, who continually grow and improve our company, and services to our clients. Our team of professionals offer abstracting services to our clients with abstracting current cases, backlogs, and reports and many more lines of specialized services. This provides a solution to our clients through outsourcing. The Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Performs data abstraction by capturing a complete patient history, diagnosis, staging and treatment information for all patients into the cancer registry. Must be currently working at ODS, and have 2 years experience with the following abstracting the following ODS registries; Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate and Bladder. This is a Subcontractor Position (1099) Must be able to work a minimum of 20 Hours/Per Week on a consistent basis. 100% Remote position Reliable, high-speed internet connection is required Must be QUOPI, ACS, APBC Cert and Radiology Oncology Certified

Requirements

Must be currently active working as Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)
Must be QUOPI, ACS, APBC Cert and Radiology Oncology Certified
Must know Oncology and Epic
Successful completion at minimum an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 college level credits including 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology) effective 1/1/2010 OR Certificate in Cancer Registry Management or Cancer Information Management form a NCRA-accredited program
Minimum of 1 year in a related field; cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science.
Direct data abstraction experience in the Cancer Registry.
Exposure to patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.
Proficiency with Epic, Oncology & MS Office (Microsoft Excel)
A college degree from An accredited nursing program CAHIIM accredited program, Or Other accredited healthcare program
Healthcare credential associated with their program of study
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification
Must have a minimum of 2 years of current experience in ODS
Commitment and reliability; be able to dedicate consistent time to HIA
Superb communication and responsiveness
Computer literacy
Must be comfortable with, but not limited to: Excel, web-browsers, email, electronic health records (non-specific)
Must be familiar with various technologies such as, but not limited to: Epic, Oncology, security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, web-based applications
Self-maintenance of skillset
Maintaining credentials
Staying current with abstraction/coding rules, manuals, and guidelines
Prior experience in position applying for
Motivation; remote work can be team-based, but requires the ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills and tactfulness to be able to effectively communicate with team members and client contacts
May require Background and Drug Screening
This position is for a Subcontractor (1099), who is willing to work 20 hours per week on a regular basis.
Reliable, high-speed internet connection is required

Nice To Haves

Other healthcare information related abstraction and coding credentials desirable,
Use of the tools and techniques of continuous quality improvement and computer skills for data display.
Attention to detail and follow-up necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians and community resources required.
Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

The Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) abstracts the following registries: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, and Bladder.
Deliver quality solutions to hospital partners across the country, approaching each hospital engagement as an opportunity to apply your expertise with precision.
Reviews the medical records for each eligible patient by analyzing the patient history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, staging, medical and nursing care to complete the abstract in accordance with ACOS Cancer Program standards, and state requirements.
Maintains abstracting productivity and quality rates of 98%, which is compatible with the organization and nationally established benchmark.
Assists with timely monthly reporting to the State ODS, including any special studies and audits.
Assists in the submission to Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS). Monthly exports and submits all eligible cases for valid performance quality measures and adheres to RCRS terms and conditions. Reviews, monitors, and updates all the alerts and cases in RCRS to ensure compliance for each specific quality measure.
Assist in the Annual NCDB submission.: Each year submits cases diagnosed on January 2003 or later meet the quality criteria for the annual Call for Data on initial submission.
Assists in systematic methods of case finding. Enters and/or updates cases in the suspense database.
Assists in maintaining a follow-up program for the life of all required abstracts by reviewing hospital documentation, and contacting physicians, state offices, and possibly patients for current follow-up information. Enters this data into a microcomputer for further analysis.
Participates in ongoing studies for the American College of Surgeons and local studies.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cancer registry software to perform the job.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Collaborate with the staff at all campuses to mutually develop opportunities for improvement and action plans. Actively participates in HMH Health Cancer Registries team member meetings.
Attend educational conferences to maintain their certification.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.