Oncology Info Specialist - Full Time - Days

Core Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and completeness of the cancer registry database.
• Gather, abstract, and manage complete, accurate information from patient medical records, including demographics, medical history, cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of the data entered into the cancer registry software.
• Analyze data and report to identify trends, monitor survival rates, and assist in the creation of reports for researchers, clinicians, and public health officials.
• Manage the cancer registry database, which is used for state and national cancer statistics and research purposes.
• Use various techniques, such as reviewing medical records, pathology reports, and radiation or medical oncology files, to identify all reportable cancer cases.
• Extract a complete summary of the patient's cancer history from medical records. This includes demographic information, diagnosis, stage of disease, treatment, and follow-up data.
• Accurately code cancer information, such as morphology and topography, using standard classification systems like the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O).
• Track the health status of cancer patients over time, including recurrence and vital status, to ensure a high case follow-up rate as required by accrediting bodies.
• Maintain the cancer registry database and ensure data quality through regular edits and audits, and manage the submission of data to state and national registries.
• Educate healthcare staff on cancer-related information and participate in educational activities. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest cancer registry standards, staging changes, and other industry trends by participating in continuing education.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information and related communications.
• Participate in Cancer Committee and Tumor Board/Cancer as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Associates degree in health sciences or related field
• One year, post certification experience, in Cancer Registry
• Proficiency with cancer registry software and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) applications.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

• Req Id 96991
• Department TUMOR REGISTRY
• Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.00
• FTE 0.94
• Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
• Union Non-Union
• Pay Range $23 - $35 Per Hour