Oncology Data Specialist

Allegheny Health Network; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an Oncology Data Specialist responsible for data abstraction in compliance with regulatory standards. This full-time position requires attention to detail and the ability to interpret medical data, contributing to the AHN cancer registry. The candidate will ensure accuracy in patient information and be involved in continuous education to stay updated in the field.

Qualifications

• 1 year of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience understanding and interpreting medical information.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data abstraction duties ensuring high accuracy.
• Screen pathology and radiology reports to identify reportable cases.
• Maintain cancer registry database and assist in reporting.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Data abstraction

Education

Associate’s degree in health care

Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

Tools

Epic

Elekta Metriq

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

This position performs data abstraction by capturing the complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the AHN cancer registry database, in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC), the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, and AHN requirements. Assumes direct responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information collected.

• Perform primary data abstraction duties for clinical measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and ensure alignment with organizational quality standards. (65%)
• Screening disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases. (15%)
• Maintain cancer registry database which may include loading import files, generating and working data status reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and timeframes as well as assisting in reporting to state registries as needed. (10%)
• Participates in educational opportunities annually to stay informed of ongoing changes and updates. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This position performs data abstraction by capturing the complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the AHN cancer registry database, in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC), the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, and AHN requirements. Assumes direct responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information collected.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform primary data abstraction duties for clinical measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and ensure alignment with organizational quality standards. (65%)
• Screening disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases. (15%)
• Maintain cancer registry database which may include loading import files, generating and working data status reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and timeframes as well as assisting in reporting to state registries as needed. (10%)
• Participates in educational opportunities annually to stay informed of ongoing changes and updates. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in health care related field OR relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Associate's degree.
• 1 year of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and/or medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience understanding and interpretting medical and treatment information.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).
  
  

Preferred

• Epic experience
• Elekta Metriq software experience
• Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA) or exam eligible
  
  

Skills

• Ability to understand and interpret medical and treatment information.
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum

$23.03

Pay Range Maximum

$35.70

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