Oncology Data Specialist - Casual

UPMC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a casual Oncology Data Specialist for approximately 8 hours per week. This role requires 1 year of oncology or abstracting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The specialist will perform abstracting functions for UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and other assigned UPMC facilities, interacting effectively with healthcare professionals to promote the registry and motivate its use. Daily registry operations will be conducted in accordance with UPMC Network Registry policies and procedures. The role involves abstracting and coding core clinical data using appropriate classification systems, analyzing medical records according to published guidelines and requirements of UPMC, American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Pennsylvania Department of Health (if applicable), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO). Obtaining long-term follow-up data for end results reporting is also a key function.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 1 year oncology or abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, abstracting techniques, AJCC and SEER summary staging systems, ICDO, ICD-9-CM, and/or other clinical coding systems.
• Experience with hospital data systems, Microsoft Office software products and/or personal computers.
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills necessary to meet productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or B.S. degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• Prior UPMC cancer registry experience is preferred.
• Oncology Data Specialist certification preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a follow-up success rate of at least 90% for cases abstracted in a five-year timeframe, and 80% for the entire database.
• Ensure timely and complete abstracting, reviewing at the required standard dependent on the annual caseload.
• Maintain, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health standard, a data quality level of at least 97% for data items reviewed (if facility is located in Pennsylvania).
• Perform other functions and tasks required to maintain a current and accurate database and stay in compliance with the requirements of UPMC, American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Pennsylvania Department of Health (if facility is located in Pennsylvania), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED