Oncology Data Specialist PRN

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa seeks an experienced cancer registry professional to identify and abstract cancer data in alignment with national guidelines. The role involves longitudinal patient tracking, data quality validation, and proactive communication with leadership and clinical teams to ensure timely registry submissions.

Candidates should have 2+ years of cancer registry abstraction experience, ODS certification, and strong knowledge of Florida data standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of complex medical conditions and surgical procedures.
• Ability to make independent decisions with multiple clinical variables.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Coordinates multiple priorities to meet submission deadlines.
• Effective communication with leadership, frontline team members, physicians and patients.
• Thorough understanding of Quality Measures per oncology standards.
• Thorough knowledge of NCCN Guidelines for cancer care.
• Knowledge of Florida Data System (FCDS) DAM.

Responsibilities

• Identify and escalate clinical data variability to leadership for timely intervention.
• Track cancer patients longitudinally to maintain follow-up and regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate follow-up information via phone, physician offices, and written communication.
• Maintain a professional environment and validate abstractions prior to registry submission.
• Stay updated on best practices by attending conferences and training.
• Participate in Quality Assurance peer review and correct abstractions as needed.
• Engage in special projects to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Independent decision making

MS Office

Prioritization

Communication

Quality measures

NCCN guidelines

Florida DAM

EMR knowledge

Data systems

Education

Associate

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City:

TAMPA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33613

Job Description:

Identifies and escalates clinical variability or documentation discrepancies from national guidelines to leadership for timely intervention. Uses critical thinking and independent judgment to determine appropriate categorization of data elements and outcomes when conflicting clinical information is present. Tracks cancer patients longitudinally throughout the continuum at required intervals to maintain follow-up and meet regulatory deadlines. Utilizes multiple avenues such as phone calls, physician offices, and written communication to obtain follow-up information. Maintains a professional work environment conducive to achieving accuracy and productivity goals and completes independent validation of abstraction prior to registry submission. Seeks opportunities to maintain clinical expertise by incorporating the latest developments and trends related to the cancer registry and national clinical guidelines. Attends educational, registry, or other conferences and training as appropriate to stay updated on best practices. Participates in Quality Assurance peer review as both a reviewer and reviewee and corrects abstractions based on edits or additional information received. Engages in special projects or initiatives to improve the quality and outcomes for patients. Adheres to hospital policy for protecting patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Identifies potential cancer registry candidates in strict compliance with federal, state, and national accrediting body standards and abstracting rules. Abstracts and clinically codes accurate patient data using appropriate cancer classification and coding systems, current cancer staging manuals, and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of complex medical conditions and surgical procedures to make clinical judgements on appropriateness of cancer care to measure quality and outcomes [Required]
• Ability to make independent decisions when considering a broad range of internal/external clinical variables to adhere to national cancer guidelines [Required]
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft 365 applications [Required]
• Effectively coordinates multiple priorities to meet registry submission deadlines [Required]
• Effective communication skills with ability to communicate with leadership, front line team members, physicians, and patients [Required]
• Ability to make independent decisions when considering a broad range of internal/external clinical variables to adhere to national guidelines [Required]
• Thorough understanding of the Quality Measures as specified by the Commission on Cancer [Required]
• Thorough knowledge on a site by site basis of the evidence based NCCN Guidelines for cancer care [Required]
• Thorough knowledge of required resource references and utilization as specified in the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) Data Acquisition Manual (DAM). [Required]
• Knowledge of various electronic medical records such as CRStar, Cerner, ARIA, OncoEMR [Preferred]
• Thorough knowledge of state mandated cancer data systems

Education:

• Associate [Required]

Work Experience:

• 2+ cancer registry abstraction experience [Required]
• 2+ of abstracting experience in a coc approved cancer program [Preferred]
• Experience working in a multi-campus healthcare system [Preferred]
• Experience working in a quaternary care hospital system [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$23.71 - $44.09

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.