Oncology Data Specialist (Certified Tumor Registrar) Part Time Days

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manages and operates an American College of Surgeons (ACoS) approved cancer registry under the guidelines of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
• Participates in the Cancer Committee quarterly meetings by providing Registry dashboard information.
• Collaborates with physicians, radiology, and pathology departments to coordinate weekly, multi-disciplinary cancer conferences.
• Maintains cancer conference documentation that includes attendance of required disciplines, case mix, case stage, histology, treatment guidelines, and prognostic indicators to meet Commission on Cancer requirements.
• Trains and mentors other Cancer Registry staff as directed by the Regional Cancer Center Administration Manager.
• Performs case ascertainment procedures to ensure accurate and complete capture of cases diagnosed and/or treated at MWHC and in affiliated physicians’ offices in a timely manner.
• Maintains familiarity with ACoS and VDH Reportable Lists and identifies qualified cases for inclusion in the Cancer Registry database.
• Accurately analyzes, codes, and abstracts patient case information into the registry software system within six months of first contact and annually for follow up.
• Determines collaborative staging for cancer cases not staged by physician.
• Communicates with physicians and/or physician office managers on missing reports or documentation needed for abstracting.
• Responds to data requests and generates outcome reports and interpretation.
• Transmits hospital cancer data to the Virginia Cancer Registry and the National Cancer Data Base as specified by these entities for inclusion in state and national oncology statistics.
• Aids in the development and ongoing revision of policies and procedures relative to the cancer registry operations and abstracting.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in cancer registry operations within the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer Program Standards.
• Maintains professional activities to remain current with cancer treatment developments, registry operations, accreditation requirements, and certification for tumor registrar (CTR).
• Participates in community outreach projects and assists local and national agencies in providing cancer education and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ODS or CTR certification, required.
• Associates degree preferred in an allied health field, preferred.
• Experience utilizing medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, required.
• Experience with computerized systems, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, required.
• One year experience in an ACOS approved cancer registry, preferred.
• Prior experience working with physicians, preferred.

Compensation

Pay Range: $28.03 - $39.24