Oncology Data Specialist

Omega•Boca Raton, FL

4h•Remote

About The Position

Omega Healthcare Management Services is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to perform daily abstraction of cancer cases into the cancer registry database. This role is responsible for running and resolving edits prior to submission of cases to the State Central Registry and NCDB. The specialist will utilize CoC and State Cancer Registry data standards and coding instructions to determine all reportable cases, abstracting them completely whenever possible. In cases where complete treatment data is not available, the specialist will request this information from the managing physician. Abstracts are to be completed within six months from the first date of first contact. The role requires maintaining a log to document the abstraction of all records as well as non-reportable cases, and submitting cases to the State Central Registry if requested. Additional duties include processing case finding, follow-up, and other registry duties, maintaining the suspense system if required, and entering follow-up and/or update information on patients re-admitted to the hospital after an abstract is completed. The position requires performing duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance. A strong 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 is essential.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of oncology data abstracting experience and have abstracted within the past year.
Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C), required
Knowledge of cancer and its management, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, biostatistics and epidemiology, cancer data abstracting, database record management, cancer program management, and cancer registry procedures.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail, time management and excellent communication in written and spoken word.
Adherence with both client and Omega specific quality and productivity standards, and detail specific data abstraction.
Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, abstracting compliance and HIPAA-HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.

Nice To Haves

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily abstraction of cancer cases into the cancer registry database.
Run and resolve EDITs prior to submission of cases to the State Central Registry and NCDB.
Utilize CoC and State Cancer Registry data standards and coding instructions to determine all reportable cases.
Abstract cases completely, whenever possible, and request treatment information from the managing physician when complete data is unavailable.
Abstract cases within six months from the 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.
Enter follow up and/or update information on patients who have been re-admitted to the hospital following the completion of an abstract.
Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance.
Maintain 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.