Oncology Data Specialist

Duke; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus $7,500

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to abstract and code cancer data from the EMR in compliance with national and state registry standards. You will work within the Duke Cancer Institute to ensure accurate documentation and data quality for surveillance and research.

The role requires knowledge of FORDS, ICD-10, AJCC TNM, and SEER, along with strong organizational and communication abilities. A certification is required, and experience with cancer registries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management.
• Oncology Data Specialist certification required.
• 2 years of oncology data registry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in FORDS, ICD-10, AJCC TNM, SEER; familiarity with coding standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Abstract medical data from the EMR and code it per FORDS and cancer registry standards.
• Maintain adherence to data management protocols per state/national guidelines.
• Stay current with coding policies and participate in ongoing education.
• Assist with data quality, accuracy, and timely reporting to registry programs.

Skills

FORDS

ICD-10 Coding

AJCC TNM

SEER staging

Oncology Data Registry

Data standards

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Commitment Bonus of $7,500 (2 equal installments over 12 months - 6-month increment)

Location:

Duke Hospital, Duke Cancer Center Institute (Remote) Must reside in one of the following states: Indiana, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, New Hampshire, Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Montana, Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC

Work Hours:

Standard: Monday-Friday

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

All hospitals in North Carolina are legally required to provide their cancer data to the State Department of Health's Central Cancer Registry monthly. In addition, the Duke Cancer Institute is an accredited NCI- Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Program established by the American College of Surgeons. Therefore, the Duke Cancer Institute is required to adhere to Program Standards which include uniform coding as specified in the Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards. The Oncology Data Specialists, Certified abstract a wide range of medical data from the EMR and code it in compliance with data standard sets established by the American College of Surgeons and the NC Central Cancer Registry.

This includes: - Medical history physical findings, screening information, occupation and any history of a previous cancer.

• Diagnostic finding types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer, cancer identification primary site, cell type, and extent of disease.
• Cancer treatment surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy.
• Patient identification age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace and residence.
• Outcomes of annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment.
• Oncology Data Specialists, Certified must maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, surgical and radiation techniques.
• They must participate in continuing education programs to learn about new chemo and hormone drugs, to effectively apply ICD-1O, FORDS, AJCC, and SEER coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures. All coding is correlated from supporting clinical documentation in the EMR. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified also participate in the development of coding policies and procedures as identified as well as independently research and solve complex coding problems and assist with special projects as required.
• Oncology Data Specialists, Certified ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth in state and national requirements, departmental standards and guidelines set forth by the DCI Cancer Committee. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Preferred: Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management.

Experience

Preferred: 2 years as an Oncology Data Specialist or Cancer/Tumor Registrar in a hospital or central cancer registry.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Oncology Data Specialist certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-1O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding.

Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation. Ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure. Good verbal and written communication skills.