Oncology Data Specialist

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

3d•$27 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Oncology Data Specialist / Tumor Registrar Position can be Hybrid/Remote Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview This role is responsible for abstraction of all reportable cases in a timely manner in accordance with the state cancer registry, department and divisional guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Previous experience working in a medical setting. Required
Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel) (Required proficiency)
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) - National Cancer Registrars Association - within 24 months - Required or
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - National Cancer Registrars Association - within 24 months - Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a medical field Preferred
At least three (3) years tumor registry experience in health information management, medical coding, and/or pediatric tumor registry setting Preferred
Intermediate knowledge cancer case abstracting and reporting software (Oncolog) (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

Abstracting cancer cases from the electronic medical record
Identifies resources and utilizes department and hospital systems to ensure accurate, complete, and timely case reporting
Timely reporting to the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry
Assisting in quality control activities that includes visual review of electronic data, correcting the data and following back with the reporting source if necessary
Participating with other team members in assuring maintenance of consistent high-quality cancer data.
Participating in educational workshops, seminars, and individual training sessions
Traveling both in and out of state for professional development (less than 2%)
Experience working both independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to successfully interact with a variety of personnel and professionals
Attention to detail, oral and written communication skills
Assisting with reporting data from the tumor registry to appropriate internal and external requestors