Oncology Clinical Data Specialist II

Location: Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201
Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time, 100% Remote / Flexible work schedule

About the role

The Data Specialist assists in the review of patient information and medical records. This role assists with inquiries, providing information about medical records and addressing concerns. The Data Specialist completes accurate input of patient demographics, medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes by transcribing from electronic medical records into registry software. This role reports to the Registry Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in case inclusion/exclusion
• Review, identify, and accession reportable cases from pathology and the hospital’s disease index
• Abstract data required under supervision, including information from multiple hospital systems and external sources
• Assist with maintaining patient follow-up
• Review medical record documentation, abstract, and enter clinical data into registry software
• Ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data entry in accordance with guidelines
• Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and department-specific software applications
• Provide administrative support to the registry department as directed
• Perform data quality and review, including correction of missing, incomplete, and invalid data fields
• Meet agreed-upon data abstraction deadlines to comply with regulatory and stakeholder requirements
• Maintain compliance in protecting patient confidentiality when reviewing, communicating, and accessing clinical data
• Collaborate with other members of the registry data team to create and maintain data in a confidential manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school or two years of work experience
• Coursework of two semesters of “Human Anatomy & Physiology” preferred
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Knowledge of registry codes, data entry, and criteria for reporting cases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting applications
• Knowledge of Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Minimum of two years of related healthcare experience or data entry

Skills

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, web-browsers, email, electronic health records, online collaboration software, and virtual meeting applications
• Familiarity with technologies such as security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, and web-based applications
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members
• Up-to-date understanding or experience with clinical registries and research
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Ability to work under pressure to meet submission, project, and reporting deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced academic teaching hospital

Pay

Salary Range: $22.00/hour – $35.00/hour