Oncology Data Specialist
About The Position
About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope®. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu. Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Oncology Data Specialist-Certified position. Position details are as follows: JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for case finding, data abstraction and follow-up of patients with a diagnosis of cancer.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a related field.
- Must be an (ODS-C) Oncology Data Specialist Certified by the National Cancer Registrar Association.
- Please only apply if you are ODS-C Certified
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical data abstraction by capturing the complete patient history, diagnosis, staging and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the cancer registry in accordance with the guidelines established by the American College of Surgeon Commission on Cancer and the Georgia Central State Cancer Registry.
- Utilizes cancer data collection principles and assign codes to the extracted data based on established coding systems (STORE, SEER, ICD-O3, AJCC Staging 8th Ed) to ensure consistency and compliance with reporting guidelines.
- Performs quality assurance activities when assigned such as review of abstracted data for accuracy, peer reviews, resolution of data edits, conduct non-reportable audits to ensure that all reportable cases are captured, consolidation of multiple data reports into a concise record for each cancer case, and inclusion of additional treatment and follow-up information obtained after completion of the initial abstract.
- Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars, or workshops to keep current on information related to the Cancer Registry and cancer treatment.
- Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulations and other virtual office procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
