Certified Oncology Data Specialist - REMOTE

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate care and exceptional service. As an Oncology Data Abstraction Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting clinical research and patient care by meticulously collecting and validating oncology-related data. This position offers a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to pioneer new models of care. With great benefits from day one, including comprehensive health coverage and tuition reimbursement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in data abstraction, preferably in oncology.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and oncology data software.

Responsibilities

• Extract and abstract oncology-related data for clinical research.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Data Abstraction

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Oncology Terminology

Team Collaboration

Education

Certification in Cancer Registry

Experience in Healthcare Setting

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

METRIQ

Job description

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

The Oncology Data Abstraction Specialist is responsible for extracting and abstracting oncology-related data from various sources to support clinical research, patient care, and quality improvement initiatives. This role involves meticulous data collection, validation, and entry, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 years of experience in data abstraction.
• Preferred Experience: Preferably abstracting experience in an oncology or healthcare setting.
• Certifications: Certification in Cancer Registry, ODS-C (Oncology Data Specialist).
• Other: * Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and data abstraction tools.
  * Experience with Oncology Data software applications such as: METRIQ.
  * Strong understanding of oncology terminology and clinical workflows.
  * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  * Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  * Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to healthcare data (e.g., HIPAA).

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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