Oncology Data Specialist II (Cancer Registry)

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known healthcare institution seeks an experienced Oncology Data Specialist II. This remote position requires the candidate to abstract and submit cancer tumor registry data for multiple hospitals. Duties include case ascertainment and coding treatment information. A minimum of 1 year of cancer registry experience and an associate's degree in allied health are mandatory. The role also demands strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cancer registry, medical records, or coding experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience in a large, academic medical center or multi-hospital health system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and submits cancer tumor registry data for multiple hospitals.
• Conducts accurate cancer case ascertainment.
• Codes, classifies and indexes treatment information.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self motivated and organized

Ability to multi-task and problem solve

Detail oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in allied health

Job description

Job Description - Oncology Data Specialist II (260002FH)

A Brief Overview

Oncology Data Specialist credential (formerly known as CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar) required upon hire

This position is completely remote

The Oncology Data Specialist II is responsible for abstracting and timely submission of cancer tumor registry datafor multiple UH hospitals.

What You Will Do

• Conducts accurate and complete cancer case ascertainment according to the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and the State of Ohio.
• Codes, classifies and indexes stage of disease and treatment information. Runs audits to ensure quality of cancer registry data.
• Participates in the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) planning activities and understands CoC standards.
• Maintains a maximum abstracting delay of 6 months from the date of diagnosis.
• Maintains case follow up rate as required per CoC standards 5.3 & 5.4.
• Assists in the training and mentoring of cancer registry employees.
• Compiles reports based on registry data in response to requests from physicians and administration.
• Advises researchers and clinicians on registry source data details.
• Coordinates and participates in cancer registry special projects.
• Meets department productivity and accuracy standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Associate's Degree preferably in allied health (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of cancer registry, medical records, or coding experience (Required) and
• less than 1 year excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology (Required) and
• less than 1 year experience working in a large, academic medical center or multi-hospital health system (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project (Required proficiency)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to efficiently interact with all levels of individuals within the organization (Required proficiency)
• Self motivated, organized and detail oriented (Required proficiency)
• Ability to multi task and problem solve (Required proficiency)
• Adheres to deadlines (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%