Oncology Data Specialist

Omega • Boca Raton, FL

19d • Remote

About The Position

The Oncology Data Specialist accurately reports detailed information from electronic medical records into registry software and ensures compliance with State, national, and client-specific data reporting requirements. The role may also include case finding, follow-up, cancer conferences or tumor boards, and other registry duties.

This is a full-time position generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required, and travel may be required depending on client needs. The role operates in a remote home office and routinely uses computers and phones. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

The employee must hold the Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) credential and have at least three years of oncology data abstracting experience, including abstracting within the past year. RHIA or RHIT credentials are preferred. The posting also states “ODS-C post 3 years credentialed.”

Omega Healthcare describes a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay. Eligible employees may also qualify for bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentives; eligibility may vary by position, location, and tenure.

Requirements

• At least three years of oncology data abstracting experience.
• Must have abstracted within the past year.
• Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) credential required.
• ODS-C post 3 years credentialed.
• Knowledge of cancer and its management, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, biostatistics and epidemiology, cancer data abstracting, database record management, cancer program management, and cancer registry procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all organizational levels.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, time management, and excellent written and spoken communication.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and using a variety of software applications.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, abstracting compliance, and HIPAA-HITECH standards affecting medical records and their impact on reimbursement and accreditation.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily abstraction of cancer cases into the cancer registry database.
• Run and resolve EDITs before submitting cases to the State Central Registry and NCDB.
• Use CoC and State Cancer Registry data standards and coding instructions to determine reportable cases.
• Abstract cases completely whenever possible; request unavailable treatment information from the managing physician.
• Abstract cases within six months from the first date of first contact.
• Maintain a log documenting abstraction of all records, including non-reportable cases.
• Submit cases to the State Central Registry when requested.
• Process case finding, follow-up, and other registry duties.
• Maintain the suspense system when required.
• Enter follow-up or update information for patients readmitted to the hospital after an abstract is completed.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of ICD-O, the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Database and Manual, the SEER Coding and Staging Manual, Collaborative Staging, SEER Multiple Primaries and Histology's, the SEER Rx Database, and Facility Oncology Data Standards.
• Adhere to client and Omega quality and productivity standards and detailed data-abstraction requirements.
• Travel as required by client needs.

Benefits

• Health coverage may be offered.
• Dental coverage may be offered.
• Vision coverage may be offered.
• Voluntary insurance options may be offered.
• 401(k) plan with employer match may be offered.
• Professional development opportunities may be offered.
• Paid time off may be offered.
• Holiday pay may be offered.
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed