Certified Oncology Data Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to abstract oncology charts and ensure accuracy in accordance with ACOS Cancer Program standards and state requirements. You will support timely NJ State Cancer Registry reporting, assist with RCRS submissions and NCDB data, maintain suspense records, and collaborate with multiple campuses.

This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of tumor registry operations, and a commitment to data quality within a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits with Anatomy & physiology completed (as of 1/1/2010) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year in a related field: cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science.

Responsibilities

• Abstract oncology charts per ACOS Cancer Program standards and state requirements.
• Maintain abstracting productivity and quality rates per organization and national benchmarks.
• Assist with monthly reporting to the NJ State Cancer Registry and any special studies/audits.
• Assist submissions to Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS) and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Assist in NCDB submission; ensure annual data meets quality criteria for Call for Data.
• Enter/update cases in suspense database and maintain follow-up documentation.
• Participate in ongoing tumor registry studies and attend Tumor Conferences as needed.
• Operate cancer registry software to perform job duties with accuracy.
• Communicate with patients and care teams to address needs across diverse populations.

Skills

1 year cancer data experience

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits incl Anatomy & Physiology

NCRA-accredited certificate in Cancer Registry Management / Cancer Information Management

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Oncology Data Specialist collects necessary data by abstracting oncology charts.

Responsibilties

• Reviews the medical records for each eligible patient by analyzing the patient history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, staging, medical and nursing care to complete the abstract in accordance with ACOS Cancer Program standards, and state requirements.
• Maintains abstracting productivity and quality rates that is compatible to the organization and national established benchmark.
• Assists with timely monthly reporting to the NJ State Cancer Registry, including any special studies and audits.
• Assists in the submission to Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS). Monthly exports and submits all eligible cases for valid performance quality measures and adheres to RCRS terms and conditions. Reviews, monitors, and updates all the alerts and cases in RCRS to ensure compliance for each specific quality measure.
• Assist in the Annual NCDB submission.: Each year submits cases diagnosed on January 2003 or later meet the quality criteria for the annual Call for Data on initial submission.
• Assists in systematic methods of case finding. Enters and/or updates cases in the suspense database.
• Assists in maintaining a follow up program for the life of all required abstracts by reviewing hospital documentation, contacting physicians, state offices and possibly patients for current follow up information. Enters this data into microcomputer for further analysis.
• Participates in ongoing studies for the American College of Surgeons and local studies.
• May be responsible to attend and assist in setting up Tumor Conferences and maintain documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cancer registry software to perform job.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Collaborate with the staff at all campuses to mutually develop opportunities for improvement and action plans. Attend and actively participates in HMH Health Cancer Registries team member meetings.
• Attend educational conferences to maintain their certification.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Successful completion at minimum an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 college level credits including 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology) effective 1/1/2010 OR Certificate in Cancer Registry Management or Cancer Information Management form a NCRA-accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year in a related field; cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge in tumor registry operations, tumor staging, diagnostic tests and treatments.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• NCRA Oncology Data Specialist.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Minimum rate of $30.92 Hourly