Oncology Data Specialist

Overview:

Oncology Data Specialist, Full-Time

• Remote Opportunity
• Mercyhealth supports remote workers that reside in the contiguous United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, with the exception of California, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Washington.

The Oncology Data Specialist 2 assists with data management, performs suspense and abstracting functions in accordance with the requirements and standards of the regulatory and accrediting agencies. This person will demonstrate extensive knowledge in all aspects of the Registry and serve as a resource for the Oncology Data Specialist 1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs abstracting in accordance with federal/ state regulations, accreditation, institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, analyzes data for cases not required by 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 Metriq is accurate, complete and valid data / CS, AJCC, FORDS, SEER. Understand clinical pathways to determine what types of treatment should be expected based on site, extent, type of cancer and associated NCCN guidelines.
• Utilizes all available resources/ online tools for input of accurate information (e.g. CA Forum, Multiple Primary & Histology coding, Hematopoietic Coding Manual, COC, SEER,) seeks guidance from supervisor as needed.
• Suspendscase in accordance with registry policy.
• Reviews data for completeness and accuracy. Pursues missing data necessary for abstract completion by contacting outside physician offices, hospitals and cancer registries.
• Identifies and updates patients involved in clinical trials and documents pertinent clinical data into patient abstract.
• Maintain efficiency, quality and accuracy rates as defined per Cancer Registry policy and standards.
• Provides guidance and back-up coverage for Oncology Data Specialist I for the coordination of oncology related educational conferences (Tumor Board, Breast Conference, Morbidity and Mortality and other education presentations.) as well as follow-up, casefinding and other ODSI functions.
• Assists with maintaining the Cancer Registry Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, assist with department quality assurance and improvement plan as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading applicable literature and participating in seminars and conferences. Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree, in a health care related field is required.
  
  Bachelor's degree, science emphasis is strongly preferred.
  
  Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification is required plus a minimum of 3 years of registry experience; or 5+ years of experience in performing full spectrum Cancer Registry operations in a CoC approved hospital and must obtain ODS certification within 2 years of hire.
  
  5+ years clinical medical experience is required.

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification is required

• Willing to consider those currently in a Cancer Information Management Program and have clinical experience for a Level 1 Data Specialist opportunity.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.