Oncology Data Specialist - ODS - $2500 Sign on Bonus/ FULLY REMOTE!

Lensa; Plainsboro Township (NJ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to manage cancer data compliance and reporting. This fully remote role offers a generous benefits package, including health coverage and tuition assistance, and requires certification as an Oncology Data Specialist. Join a team dedicated to improving patient care and making medical advances.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Health Savings Accounts

403b Retirement Savings

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Cancer Registry, including 1 year as an Oncology Data Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Identify and abstract new cancer cases with high accuracy.
• Ensure timely reporting of cancer data to authorities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data Accuracy

Data Management

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Oncology Data Specialist - ODS - $2500 Sign on Bonus/ FULLY REMOTE!!!

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Plainsboro, NJ - FULLY REMOTE!!!!

• Required to be CERTIFIED - please do not apply if you do not have this certification

Schedule: Monday - Friday (no weekends) - 7:30 am - 4 pm

Sign-On Bonus of up to $2500 for this position

Benefits You'll Receive At Princeton/Penn Medicine

• Generous Paid Time Off benefits, including eight paid holidays that will give you the work-life balance today’s world needs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
• Tuition Assistance for both Part-Time (20+ hours) and Full-time (40 hours) employees. (0.5 FTE and over)
• Flexible Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars to use towards your personal & family medical costs
• 403b Retirement Savings, Penn Home Ownership Services, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance and Pension
• Access to company paid life insurance, temporary disability, employee discounts and perks, including free secure employee-only parking, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Universal Life Insurance, Disability Income Protection, Group Legal and Pet Insurance. For more info, visit this link.

Implements and monitors procedures to comply with New Jersey State Cancer Registry requirements, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers standards. Ensures that the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Cancer Program maintains ACoS CoC and NABPC Accreditation.

Accountabilities

• Identify (case-finding), accessioning, and abstracting new cancer cases in inpatient and outpatient settings, maintaining high accuracy (95-100%) and meeting productivity quotas. Analyze data for cases not required by Federal or State but meeting specific requirements.
• Digest complex clinical information to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and validity in the Cancer Registry software. Understand clinical pathways to determine treatment types based on site, extent of disease, cancer type, and NCCN guidelines.
• Review data for completeness and accuracy. Pursue missing data by contacting outside physicians, hospitals, and other registries.
• Manage and maintain lifetime follow-up data on all analytic patients.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cancer data to relevant authorities.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards and assist with re-accreditation preparations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data security.
• Participate in departmental and organizational meetings, traveling onsite as needed.
• Cooperate with the State Department of Health in supplying requested data.
• Prepare oncology-related reports for staff, physicians, and external organizations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department QA processes.
• Complete ongoing productivity, quality, and professional development assessments, including personalized educational content if needed.
• Stay updated on current trends and advancements in oncology data management through literature, seminars, and conferences.
• Complete annual education requirements per NCRA to maintain active Oncology Data Specialist credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 2+ years of experience in the Cancer Registry, including at least 1 year of abstraction experience as an Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital setting.
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - REQUIRED

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs support healthy living and include a comprehensive compensation package and tuition assistance. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making medical advances that improve lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

REQ NUMBER: 153018