Oncology Data Specialist - Remote

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

53d•Remote

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Requirements

Oncology Data Specialist certification required.
Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-1O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding.
Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation.
Ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Oncology Registry software, Windows-based software and EPIC EMR.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management.
2 years as an Oncology Data Specialist or Cancer/Tumor Registrar in a hospital or central cancer registry.

Responsibilities

Abstract a wide range of medical data from the EMR and code it in compliance with data standard sets established by the American College of Surgeons and the NC Central Cancer Registry.
Abstract medical history, physical findings, screening information, occupation and any history of a previous cancer.
Abstract diagnostic finding types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer, cancer identification primary site, cell type, and extent of disease.
Abstract cancer treatment surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy.
Abstract patient identification age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace and residence.
Abstract outcomes of annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment.
Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, surgical and radiation techniques.
Participate in continuing education programs to learn about new chemo and hormone drugs, to effectively apply ICD-1O, FORDS, AJCC, and SEER coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
Correlate all coding from supporting clinical documentation in the EMR.
Participate in the development of coding policies and procedures as identified.
Independently research and solve complex coding problems.
Assist with special projects as required.
Ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth in state and national requirements, departmental standards and guidelines set forth by the DCI Cancer Committee.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.