Oncology Data Specialist Certified

Job Description

Identifies and escalates clinical variability or documentation discrepancies from national guidelines to leadership for timely intervention.

Uses critical thinking and independent judgment to determine appropriate categorization of data elements and outcomes when conflicting clinical information is present.

Tracks cancer patients longitudinally throughout the continuum at required intervals to maintain follow-up and meet regulatory deadlines.

Utilizes multiple avenues such as phone calls, physician offices, and written communication to obtain follow-up information.

Maintains a professional work environment conducive to achieving accuracy and productivity goals and completes independent validation of abstraction prior to registry submission.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of complex medical conditions and surgical procedures to make clinical judgements on appropriateness of cancer care to measure quality and outcomes [Required]
• Ability to make independent decisions when considering a broad range of internal/external clinical variables to adhere to national cancer guidelines [Required]
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft 365 applications [Required]
• Effectively coordinates multiple priorities to meet registry submission deadlines [Required]
• Effective communication skills with ability to communicate with leadership, front line team members, physicians, and patients [Required]

Education

• Completion of education program and/or work experience required for Certified Tumor Registrar, as defined by the National Cancer Registrars’ Association in Healthcare or Health Information Management in Healthcare or Health Information Management

Field Of Study

Field Of Study Completion of education program and/or work experience required for Certified Tumor Registrar, as defined by the National Cancer Registrars’ Association in Healthcare or Health Information Management in Healthcare or Health Information Management

Work Experience

• 2+ cancer registry abstraction experience [Required]

Licenses And Certifications

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$23.71 - $44.09