Oncology Data Specialist, Certified - Remote

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Identifies, collects, and maintains timely, accurate and complete information about cancers diagnosed and/or treated within the Trinity Health organization. Performs lifetime follow-up on all eligible cases. Provides incidence, treatment and outcome data for quality improvement activities, administrative planning, support programs and research activities. Provides assistance to the Cancer Registry Manager and Coordinator for statistical reports, special studies and research activities. Trinity Health is dedicated to our mission of providing the highest level of care to patients. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

• * Required to be CERTIFIED - noncertified applicants will not be considered**

The position involves managing cancer patient databases and recording information that aids in early cancer detection, treatment improvement, and survival rate enhancement. The role requires examining medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry and translating medical terminology into standardized codes for accurate diagnosis and treatment documentation. Accountabilities:

• Analyzes data for cases not required by the Federal or State but meeting requirements for special case studies or identified for reportable by agreement cases.
• Digests complex clinical information to determine if data entered into the Cancer Registry software is accurate, complete, and valid. Understands clinical pathways to determine treatment types based on site, extent of disease, type of cancer, and associated NCCN guidelines.
• Review data for completeness and accuracy. Pursues missing data necessary for abstract completion by contacting outside physician offices, hospitals, and Cancer Registries.
• Manages and maintains lifetime follow-up data on all analytic patients in the Cancer Registry.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and security of patient data in all formats maintained in the Cancer Registry.
• Attends and participates in departmental, organizational and/or educational meetings, as requested.
• Cooperates with the State Department of Health in supplying requested data.
• Prepares oncology-related reports for staff, physicians, and outside organizations as requested.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and assists with department quality assurance and improvement plan as directed by the Manager.
• Completes concurrent QA process to ensure ongoing productivity, quality, and professional development goals are achieved. Depending upon the result of the assessment, personalized educational content may be completed.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading relevant literature and participating in seminars and conferences to stay up to date with the latest practices and advancements. Apply new insights & new knowledge & techniques to the performance of responsibilities.
• Responsible for completing annual education requirements outlined by the National Association of Cancer Registrars (NCRA) to maintain active and good-standing Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in Cancer Registry
• 1+ years of abstraction experience as Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital setting REQUIRED

Licenses and Registrations/ 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 help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation with benefits effective on Day 1. TH employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Schedule: Monday - Friday (no weekends), fully remote but must conduct work during Eastern Standard Time Benefits:

• 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 effective on Day 1
• Flexible Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA) to save pre-tax dollars to use towards your personal & family medical costs
• Access to company paid life insurance, temporary disability. Employee discounts and perks, including but not limited to free parking, Accident Insurance, Disability Income Protection, Group Legal and Pet Insurance are available to eligible employees paid for through payroll deductions and other.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job