Oncology Data Specialists I- Cancer Registry

Geisinger; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a skilled Cancer Registry Specialist to interpret medical data from EMRs for the cancer registry, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance across FORDS and national standards. The role involves data abstraction, case-finding, and annual follow-up, with emphasis on quality assurance and documentation within an office setting.

The position requires a Cancer Registry Management Certificate or ODS credential and at least four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience (Required)
• Cancer Registry Management Certificate and/or ODS credential active in hospital registry (Required)
• ODS certification is preferred and recognized by the registry standards

Responsibilities

• Identify malignant, reportable-by-agreement cases per FORDS, PCR, and Geisinger standards.
• Review and interpret clinical data to extract and maintain registry data per standards.
• Abstract primary and recurrence data including demographics, diagnosis, stage, and treatment information.
• Inputs information directly into the computerized cancer registry.
• Submits data to PCR and NCDB per regulatory requirements.
• Develops policies and guidelines for Health Information Management.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Mathematics

Organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Cancer Registry Management Certificate

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential

Job description

Location:Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Worker Type:Regular

Exemption Status:No

Job Summary

This is a specialty position that integrates data science, information science, and quality assurance responsible for interpreting complex medical information in electronic medical records to support critical program activities including direct patient care, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. This position is responsible for abstraction of clinical data into Geisinger’s cancer registry. Conducts through review of medical data in the electronic medical record including: medical history physical findings, screening information, and any history of a previous cancer; diagnostic findings types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer; cancer identification primary site, cell type, and extent of disease; cancer treatment surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy; patient identification; outcomes annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment. Maintains a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical/radiation techniques. Will ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth in state and national requirements, in addition to Geisinger registry standards, to assist in the achievement of Geisinger’s strategic goals.

Job Duties

• Identifies malignant, reportable-by-agreement benign or borderline disease cases as defined by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS) Manual, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry Manual, and Geisinger Cancer Committees for suspense file using multiple search methodologies.
• Reviews and interprets clinical information in electronic and hard copy medical record to extract and maintain data in accordance with operational standards as well as state and national reporting requirements.
• Abstracts primary and recurrence and metastasis site data including demographics, diagnosis, history of cancer, comorbidities, stage and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, treatments and provider information utilizing the current Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards manual.
• Inputs information directly into the computerized cancer registry.
• Completes case-finding, including review of pathology reports, the disease index, suspense list in computerized cancer registry.
• Codes stage of disease using the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors (TNM) staging system in the appropriate American Joint Commission on Cancer Staging Manual.
• Maintains accession file on all patients entered into the cancer registry.
• Performs follow-up for all living patients on an annual basis to determine current disease status in accordance with FORDS guidelines. This may include medical record review, communication with physicians, other medical facilities or patients.
• Performs the weekly Pennsylvania Cancer Registry file submissions and quarterly correction file submissions to the state for all facilities.
• Crafts policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the Health Information Management department.
• Collects data from various sources, generates graphic, statistical and data table reports, composes cancer registry narrative for Cancer Center Annual Report and Cancer Center survey.
• Partners with various Cancer Center Committee members to ensure standards for accreditation are met and actively participates in Cancer Center survey by American College of Surgeons (ACoS).
• Prepares and distributes Cancer Registry Subcommittee meeting minutes.
• Assists with annual Survey Application Record updates as assigned.
• Submits data to the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR) and National Cancer Database (NCDB) via appropriate media to maintain regulatory compliance and accreditation.
• Develops and precepts Oncology Data Analysts
• Assists with duties as assigned by Health Information Management (HIM) leadership.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.* Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years)Position Details:Cancer Registry Management Certificate (from an NCRA accredited program) and/or has maintained ODS credential for the past 5 years and actively working in a hospital cancer registry, required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 4 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Oncology Data Specialist(ODS) - National Cancer Registry (NCRA)

Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Mathematics, Organizing

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.