Oncology Data Specialist - Full Time Day Shift - Traverse City, MI

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist for Traverse City, MI, to collect and report cancer statistics and to maintain high-quality cancer registry data. The role emphasizes detailed coding, abstraction, and timely follow-up with patients and physicians within a hospital registry context.

The position requires an associate degree in medical records or related field, with certification preferred and expected within two years.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in medical record technology or related field is required.
• Certification as Oncology Data Specialist preferred and required within two years if not already obtained.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data entry, and database analysis is valued in this role.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reports cancer statistics for the cancer registry.
• Abstracts and codes cancers according to the approved Reportable List and directed by the Cancer Committee.
• Maintains lifetime follow-up and ensures at least 90% follow-up through physician contact or patient contact.
• Prepares studies and reports for presentation to Medical Staff and Cancer Committee.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Database analysis

Education

Associate degree in Medical Records

Job description

Oncology Data Specialist - Full Time Day Shift - Traverse City, MI

• Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Status: Full Time

As northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, we are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to caring for our families, friends and neighbors.

When you join Munson Healthcare, you'll find a supportive work environment that is focused on continuously improving. This is a place where you can learn and grow, and your career can flex with your life. And when you step out of work, you'll find things to do in every season--from freshwater beaches and outdoor recreation to unique restaurants and world-class wineries.

Are you ready to improve your life and join the team that improves lives in our communities every day?

• Our dynamic work environment includes many opportunities for growth and development.

Munson Healthcare:

• Balance - Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
• Opportunity - Be a part of northern Michigan's leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility - A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork - Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!

Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) collect and report cancer statistics. The ODS captures a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the United States. The ODTs collect the data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. The person in this role must be highly detailed and focused on accuracy.

The Oncology Data Specialists use established procedures for identifying all cases of malignant disease from Munson Healthcare where the patients are diagnosed and treated.

Abstract and code cancers according to the approved Reportable List and as directed by the Cancer Committee. Assembles core information currently and accurately for each cancer case, providing a summary of the patient's hospital record, brief history of the cancer and its management annual follow-up information, survival time, and the quality of survival. Enters information into the appropriate database.

Follows established process to maintain successful lifetime follow-up of at least 90% of all patients in the Registry through contact with the current private physician or through direct contact with the patient, family, social agency, etc. Verifies computer reports generated listing of time programmed follow-up.

Complete abstracts as suggested by the National Cancer Institute and the American College of Surgeons by analyzing and coding neoplastic information from the medical record.

Follows established data system which will conform to the highest standards of Cancer Registry operation to meet the needs of the users of the Registry data. Prepares studies and reports for presentation to the Medical Staff and Cancer Committee.

Serves on the hospital Cancer Committee in an advisory capacity as required.

Tabulates information and prepares reports for use by the Medical Staff, Administration, and other health professionals in the hospital as required.

Prepare reports and questionnaires for the American College of Surgeons.

Participates in educational activities of local, state and National Cancer Registrars Association. (NCRA)

Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist - Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association preferred and is required within two years of hire if not already obtained.

2 Year / Associate Degree - A two-year associate degree in medical Record Technology, Medical Record Administration, or Healthcare care related experience is required

OR

Preferred - Experience as an Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital-based registry preferred and/or extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data entry, and data base analysis.

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

*Terms and conditions apply

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.