Oncology Data Specialist (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks an Oncology Data Specialist to abstract and maintain cancer registry records, supporting physicians and researchers with high-quality data.

The role assists the ODS Coordinator with weekly Tumor Board preparation, annual reports, and performance improvement while ensuring adherence to guidelines and ethics. Strong data entry and coding skills are required.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree and at least 3 years in cancer registry preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Data Specialist eligible must obtain within 3 years.
• Proficient data entry with at least 40 words per minute.
• Experience with EMR and cancer registry coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and compiles patient data from various sources.
• Uses reports from pathology and multiple facilities.
• Enter data accurately into software.
• Codes site and histology using ICD-O-3.
• Stages cases using collaborative stage.
• Requests additional treatment information as needed.
• Performs abstracting within 6 months of first contact.
• Assist coordinator and physician advisor in solving abstracting or coding issues.
• Assist with weekly Tumor Board preparation.
• Collaborate with coworkers across departments.

Skills

Data entry

ICD-O-3 coding

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Medical Terminology class

Tools

EMR systems

Cancer registry software

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Oncology Date Specialist accessions abstracts and maintains records of all patients diagnosed and or treated for cancer by utilizing the cancer registry data system The information in the cancer registry system is used to provide data for physicians and research studies The ODS aides the ODS Coordinator with the analysis of data and dissemination of information within established guideline and in accordance with professional ethics assist the ODS Coordinator with weekly Tumor Board Annual Report Quality Control and other functions as needed Participates in performance improvement SUPERVISION Reports directly to the Oncology Date Specialist Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Identifies and compiles patient data from a range of relevant sources
• Uses reports from a variety of multiple medical facilities pathology reports
• Able to enter data into the computer through accurate use of the software program
• Codes site and histology accurately using ICOD 3 code book
• Stages cases using collaborative stage accurately
• Able to request additional treatment information from physician offices other hospitals as necessary
• Performs abstracting in a timely manner as required by COC 90 of cases abstracted within 6 months of date of 1st contact
• Assist ODS Coordinator and physician advisor to solve any problems with abstracting coding or staging
• Assist with preparation for weekly Tumor Board as necessary
• Works as a team player with all coworkers in and out of department

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree in any field required
• Medical Terminology class preferred
• 3 years Prior experience in Cancer Registry preferred comparable experience considered
• Oncology Data Specialist or certification eligible must obtain certification within 3 years
• Type a minimum of 40 words per minute preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of electronic medical record systems
• Reasoning Ability such as Define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change be decisive and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work Environment Consistently this employee will need to be able to stay in a stationary position for data entry and be capable of moving around
• Will frequently need to be capable of moving 1 10 pounds
• May need to adjust their position to maintain computer and other equipment required by position
• Continuously needs to be able to operate office equipment presentation equipment for meetings
• Employee would continuously be using their hands and finger for positioning different equipment

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