Oncology Data Specialist
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
Requirements
- Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C), required
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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