Oncology Data Specialist, Remote Abstractor (PART-TIME)

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Oncology Data Specialist to support cancer program development and ensure compliance with data reporting standards. This part-time role involves abstracting medical data from Electronic Medical Records and coding it according to established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data abstraction and quality control, along with a commitment to improving cancer data accuracy. Join a team focused on making a difference in cancer prevention and control while enjoying a flexible work schedule of 10-15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in data abstraction and compliance.
• Certification as Oncology Data Specialist required.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts medical data from EMR and codes it according to standards.
• Confirms data completeness and accuracy with healthcare staff.

Skills

Data Abstraction

Data Compliance

Quality Control

Data Collection Software

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Premier

Digital Innovation Registries

Job description

Overview

The Oncology Data Specialist abstracts patient diagnoses with reportable cancer by medical staff physicians of Cone Health. This role provides support for cancer program development, ensures compliance with data reporting standards, and serves as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer.

This is a part-time position -- 10-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Abstracts a wide range of medical data from the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and codes it in compliance with established data standards, staying within organizational guidelines.

Helps confirm completeness and accuracy of data collected/documented by physicians, hospital staff or physician office personnel.

Assesses benchmarking reports under supervision and meets with quality data owners/customers within the department, hospital system, providers to better understand the data and its collection.

Supports the utilization of data collection software (Premier, Digital Innovation Registries, and potential other vendors).

Participates in development and implementation of quality control activities.

Assists with confirming reportability of assigned cases in suspense under direct supervision.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned. Qualifications

EDUCATION:Required: Associate's Degree

EXPERIENCE:Required: 1 year

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: Oncology Data Specialist, ODS (formerly Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)