Oncology Data Specialist Certified

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Daytona Beach (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist Certified to enhance patient care through data abstraction and quality assurance for the Cancer Institute. This full-time remote role involves responsibilities such as reporting, coding, and collaborating with clinical teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of oncology data standards and have significant experience in the field, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

Qualifications

• Completion of education and/or work experience required for Oncology Data Specialist Certification.
• Two or more years of cancer registry abstraction experience.
• Current and valid Oncology Data Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality and outcomes for the Cancer Institute through patient data abstraction.
• Track cancer patients longitudinally and maintain follow-up at required intervals.
• Participate in Quality Assurance peer reviews and special projects.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Independent Judgment

Clinical Inferences

Education

Associate’s degree in Healthcare or Health Information Management

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Health Information Management

Tools

CRStar

Cerner

ARIA

OncoEMR

Job description

Job Description - Oncology Data Specialist Certified (24040104)

Job Number: 24040104

Description:

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift: Days

Location: Virtual – This position will be remote.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Oncology Data Specialist Certified is responsible for improving quality and outcomes for the Cancer Institute across the Central Florida Division. The ODS-C completes case finding, abstracting, longitudinal patient follow-up, and additional activities to meet standards set by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC) and the Florida Cancer Data Systems (FCDS). The ODS-C ensures all clinical elements accurately reflect the care provided by AdventHealth for accurate reporting to state, federal, and public agencies. The ODS-C serves as the Cancer Registry content expert, reviewing patient diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes across the care continuum, and alerts leadership to discrepancies or care variations for performance improvement. The role requires ongoing education to stay current with changes in coding and compliance in the cancer industry.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Serve as the Cancer Registry content expert, responsible for identifying potential cancer registry candidates in compliance with standards and abstracting rules set by federal, state, and national accrediting bodies.
• Accurately abstract and clinically code patient data using appropriate classification and staging systems, NCCN guidelines, and other reference manuals for all cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated at AdventHealth facilities.
• Identify clinical variability or documentation discrepancies, escalate trends to leadership for intervention, and provide feedback to clinicians.
• Use critical thinking and independent judgment to categorize data elements and outcomes, making clinical inferences when needed to ensure accuracy.
• Track cancer patients longitudinally throughout the care continuum at required intervals to maintain follow-up and meet regulatory deadlines, utilizing multiple sources for follow-up.
• Maintain a professional environment conducive to accuracy and productivity, validate abstractions prior to submission, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Seek opportunities for professional development, attend educational and registry conferences, and stay updated on industry developments.
• Participate in Quality Assurance peer reviews, correcting abstractions based on feedback to meet registry guidelines.
• Contribute to special projects or initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes in the Cancer Institute.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Healthcare or Health Information Management
• Completion of education and/or work experience required for Oncology Data Specialist Certified by the National Cancer Registrars’ Association
• Two or more years of cancer registry abstraction experience
• Current and valid Oncology Data Specialist certification
• Strong understanding of complex medical conditions and surgical procedures to assess quality and outcomes of cancer care
• Ability to make independent clinical judgments considering various internal and external variables
• Thorough understanding of Quality Measures as specified by the Commission on Cancer
• Knowledge of resource references and utilization as per the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) Data Acquisition Manual

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Health Information Management
• Experience in a CoC-approved Cancer Program with at least two years of abstraction experience
• Experience in a quaternary care hospital system
• Experience working in a multi-campus healthcare system
• Knowledge of EMRs such as CRStar, Cerner, ARIA, OncoEMR

Job Details

Department: Cancer Institute

Location: FM AH DAYTONA BEACH, VIRTUAL