Oncology Data Specialist

Omega Healthcare Solutions•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Perform daily abstraction of cancer cases into the cancer registry database. Responsible for running and resolving EDIT’s prior to submission of cases to the State Central Registry. Utilize State Cancer Registry data standards and coding instructions to determine all reportable cases. Abstract cases completely, whenever possible. In cases where complete treatment data is not available, request this information from the managing physician. Abstract cases within six months from first date of first contact. Maintain a log to document the abstraction of all records as well as non-reportable cases Submit cases to the State Central Registry, if requested. Process case finding, follow-up and other registry duties. Maintain the suspense system, if required. Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance. Maintains a knowledge base of ICD-O, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Database and Manual, SEER Coding and Staging Manual, Collaborative Staging, SEER Multiple Primaries and Histology’s, SEER Rx Database and Facility Oncology Data Standards AAP/EEO Statement Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] [[email protected]]. Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services® (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare to thrive via intelligent solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company works with providers, payers, life science companies, medical device manufacturers, health technology firms, researchers, and industry partners to amplify teams with robust technology, specialty expertise, and operational support. Omega Healthcare serves more than 350 healthcare organizations with 35,000 skilled workers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit www.omegahms.com [http://www.omegahms.com/] AAP/EEO Statement Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] [[email protected]].

Responsibilities

Perform daily abstraction of cancer cases into the cancer registry database.
Responsible for running and resolving EDIT’s prior to submission of cases to the State Central Registry.
Utilize State Cancer Registry data standards and coding instructions to determine all reportable cases.
Abstract cases completely, whenever possible. In cases where complete treatment data is not available, request this information from the managing physician.
Abstract cases within six months from first date of first contact.
Maintain a log to document the abstraction of all records as well as non-reportable cases
Submit cases to the State Central Registry, if requested.
Process case finding, follow-up and other registry duties.
Maintain the suspense system, if required.
Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.
Maintains a knowledge base of ICD-O, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Database and Manual, SEER Coding and Staging Manual, Collaborative Staging, SEER Multiple Primaries and Histology’s, SEER Rx Database and Facility Oncology Data Standards