Oncology Data Specialist - Certified

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Core (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to manage Cancer Registry data, ensuring quality and compliance with HIPAA. The role involves case identification, data analysis, and participation in cancer committees. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree and relevant certifications, with a strong focus on detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Oncology Data Specialist credential (ODS-C) with required CE’s maintained.
• Experience in hospital Registry performing data collection activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include case identification, abstracting, follow-up, and quality reviews.
• Participation in cancer committees and data analysis.
• Conducting data quality reviews.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Organization

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proficiency in cancer registry operations

Education

Associate degree

Oncology Data Specialist credential (ODS-C)

Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT)

Cancer Registry Management Program

RHIT, RHIA, or RN

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The Oncology Data Specialist holds a critical role in the comprehensive management of Cancer Registry data, including collection, review for data quality, and reporting on reportable tumors and malignancies while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:

• Associate degree.
• Oncology Data Specialist credential (ODS-C) with required CE’s maintained with annual renewal.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:

• Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT)/Health Information Management or equivalent program AND three (3) years of abstracting experience.
• OR Cancer Registry Management Program AND two (2) years of abstracting experience.

• RHIT, RHIA, or RN.

Experience

• Three (3) years in a hospital Registry performing data collection activities including Case finding, Abstracting, and follow-up, with knowledge of relevant systems and guidelines.
• Knowledge of principles of malignant and reportable diseases, procedures, medical terminology, and treatments.
• Experience conducting data quality reviews.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include case identification, abstracting, follow-up, quality reviews, participation in cancer committees, data analysis, reporting, and participating in special studies and team activities.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods, visual and hearing acuity, manual dexterity, and ability to lift 10-20 pounds.

Work Environment

• Home office with high-speed internet, visual strain considerations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication, analytical skills, organization, decision-making, attention to detail, adaptability, and proficiency in cancer registry operations and medical resources.

Additional Job Details

Scheduled weekly hours: 0.4, Non-Exempt shift, full-time employment, located at WVU Hospitals.