Oncology Data Specialist - Full-Time

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Cancer Registry data specialist to collect and maintain comprehensive cancer patient data, abstract cases, and report essential outcomes for physicians and administration.

Responsibilities include staging per AJCC/CoC (STORE) standards, generating surveillance reports, and ensuring accurate, complete data for quality and financial analyses. Associates or higher degree preferred, with ODS certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience with cancer registry reporting including abstracting, case finding, and follow-up preferred.
• Certification as Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or intent to certify within 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstract demographic, medical history, diagnostic findings, primary site, morphology, stage, treatment and follow-up for cancer patients.
• Maintain cancer registry data, generate reports and present data to administrators and committees.
• Ensure TNM staging per AJCC and store data per CoC guidelines.
• Monitor accuracy by reviewing pathology and radiology reports and clinic notes.

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Strong written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

STORE CoC standards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by complete and accurate data collection and maintenance for all cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated at Mercy Medical Center.Job DescriptionJJob DutiesAbstracts demographic information, medical history, diagnostic findings, primary site, morphology, stage of disease, complete cancer therapy and follow-up.Accesses databases and prepares reports for physicians and other staff needing quality outcome and financial data.Maintains complete and accurate data collection for all cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated at Mercy Medical Center.Follows the policies and procedures set forth by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (CoC).Manages cancer registry database, generating reports and presenting data to administration, medical staff and cancer committee.Stages the disease according to the ACoS standards for TNM staging as needed.Creates a suspense/case finding list by reviewing pathology, radiology and clinic reports and notes, identifying cases to be abstracted and included in the registry.Maintains all continuing education certifications required by accreditation body and Mercy Medical Center.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledgeable regarding Cancer Registry software and Microsoft Office Suite used in the registry process. Ability to use data in registry to run reports, conduct data analysis and perform extracting.Requires knowledge and application of:ICD-03 primary site and morphology codes and current Commission on Cancer CoC standards (STORE)AJCC stagingCollaborative stagingSEER Extent of Disease codingMedical terminology related to anatomy, current reporting requirements of site-specific laboratory/pathology findingsMust be familiar with:ACoS Site Specific Surgery codingTreatment modalities (i.e., medical and radiation oncology)Current codes and morphology codes for purposes of case findingCoC StandardsExcellent interpersonal communication (verbal, non-verbal, and listening) skills, and written communication skills.Excellent organization/time management skillsFlexibility and dependabilityAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionFamiliar with other office equipment including fax machine, phone and copy machinesProfessional ExperienceTwo years' experience with cancer registry reporting requirements including abstracting, case finding, and follow-up strongly preferred.EducationAssociates /Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science preferredLicensure, Certification, RegistrationCertified by the National Cancer Registrars Association as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or take initial test within 1 year of employment and become certified within 2 years of employment required.Physical RequirementsSedentary: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.