Oncology Data Specialist Certified, Brown Cancer Center, Part-time, 7a-3p, Remote

UofL Health•Work from Home - KY, KY

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Oncology Data Specialist serves as a valuable resource for oncology data, working in collaboration with physicians, administration, researchers, the oncology team and other hospital departments. The Oncology Data Specialist ensures timely, accurate and complete oncology data for the purpose of monitoring oncology outcomes, assessing patterns of care, monitoring quality of care and clinical practices, quality management and improvements, and program development. The Oncology Data Specialist follows data collection, reporting and quality standards for compliance to the state, federal and oncology accreditation and regulatory agencies while managing and analyzing clinical information for education, research and outcomes measurement.

Requirements

Human Anatomy and Human Physiology (6 total credit hours) or equivalent job experience (required)
One year in a hospital or state cancer registry (required)
Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (required)
Medical Terminology
Familiarity with requirements related to protected health information (PHI) and /or HIPAA
Detail oriented in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details
Strong initiative
Ability to work independently
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver results.
Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must have ability to critically think through complex situations and make determinations based on presented data.
Typing at least 60 words per minute
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Capacity to learn other relevant systems and hospital medical records
Knowledge of database management

Nice To Haves

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (preferred)
Two years in a hospital or state cancer registry (preferred)
Must be comfortable speaking to groups, such as with committee meetings

Responsibilities

Performs abstraction of patient cancer data into the cancer registry database by reviewing and interpreting complex diagnostic and treatment data from the hospital and physician office records. Abstracts are efficiently and accurately codified using standards and practices defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER), American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and North American Association for Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). Utilizes all available data to assign staging to each applicable site, coding as required by above standard setters.
Performs case ascertainment to maintain a complete cancer registry database. Identifies patients from ICD-10 codes of reportable malignant and benign diseases by reviewing pathology/cytology reports, diagnostic imaging reports, and physician dictation on inpatient and outpatient visits. Identifies patients from radiation and medical oncology patient visits and determining reportability based on class of case after review of records.
Conducts data analysis and reports based on abstracted cancer registry data. This includes calculation, analysis, and interpretation of data related to cancer occurrence, treatment, management, and outcomes. Collection and preparation of data related to quality improvement, accountability, and surveillance measures as required for the hospital oncology accreditations. Prepares upon request reports on cancer patient data for the medical staff, medical students, Residents, Fellows, and hospital administration for the purposes of research and program development. Ensures all reports are complete, accurate, high quality, and timely.
Performs quality assurance and auditing of registry data to ensure accurate, consistent and complete data. This includes monthly quality assurance checks and resolution of errors, monthly case merge errata from the state registry, semi-annual pathology audits to ensure complete case capture, quarterly review of possible missed cases, and other internal quality monitoring of abstracts.
Performs high level follow up activities on all living patients abstracted into the cancer registry database, verifying cause of death using death certificate clearance process, and monitoring patients for their lifetime following the cancer diagnosis to assess the effectiveness of treatment, continuing surveillance to provide outcomes. As required for oncology accreditation, 90% of all living patients must have annually updated contact.
Assist in registry operations including training and developing new staff, creating and updated policies and procedures, participation on committees and participation in education as required to maintain ODS credential and meet compliance with accreditation standards.
Participates in oncology accreditation activities, which includes case abstraction and continued monitoring of patients listed in the quality tools provided by the accrediting body (i.e., the Commission on Cancer Rapid Cancer Reporting System). Maintains working knowledge of accreditation standards.
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health