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Role Description
The Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) performs data abstraction by capturing a complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for all patients into the cancer registry.
• Abstracts the following registries: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, and Bladder.
• Delivers quality solutions to hospital partners across the country.
• Reviews medical records for each eligible patient to complete the abstract in accordance with ACOS Cancer Program standards and state requirements.
• Maintains abstracting productivity and quality rates of 98%.
• Assists with timely monthly reporting to the State ODS, including special studies and audits.
• Submits cases to Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS) and ensures compliance with quality measures.
• Assists in the Annual NCDB submission for cases diagnosed on January 2003 or later.
• Maintains a follow-up program for all required abstracts.
• Participates in ongoing studies for the American College of Surgeons and local studies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cancer registry software.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies care accordingly.
• Collaborates with staff at all campuses to develop opportunities for improvement.
• Attends educational conferences to maintain certification.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
• Must be currently active working as Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).
• Must be QUOPI, ACS, APBC Cert and Radiology Oncology Certified.
• Successful completion of an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 college level credits including 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology) OR Certificate in Cancer Registry Management or Cancer Information Management from a NCRA-accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year in a related field; cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science.
• Direct data abstraction experience in the Cancer Registry.
• Exposure to patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.
• Proficiency with Epic, Oncology & MS Office (Microsoft Excel).
• A college degree from an accredited nursing program, CAHIIM accredited program, or other accredited healthcare program.
• Healthcare credential associated with their program of study.
• Other healthcare information related abstraction and coding credentials desirable.
Requirements
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification.
• Attention to detail and follow-up necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians, and community resources.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Commitment and reliability; able to dedicate consistent time to HIA.
• Computer literacy, comfortable with Excel, web-browsers, email, and electronic health records.
• Familiarity with various technologies such as Epic, Oncology, security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, web-based applications.
• Self-maintenance of skillset and maintaining credentials.
• Staying current with abstraction/coding rules, manuals, and guidelines.
• Prior experience in the position applying for.
• Minimum of 2 years of current experience in ODS.
• Motivation; ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• May require Background and Drug Screening.
Benefits
• This position is for a Subcontractor (1099), who is willing to work 20 hours per week on a regular basis.
• 100% Remote position.
• Reliable, high-speed internet connection is required.
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