Oncology Data Specialist

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Oncology Data Specialist / Tumor Registrar

Position can be Hybrid/Remote

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A Brief Overview
This role is responsible for abstraction of all reportable cases in a timely manner in accordance with the state cancer registry, department and divisional guidelines.
What you will do

• Abstracting cancer cases from the electronic medical record
• Identifies resources and utilizes department and hospital systems to ensure accurate, complete, and timely case reporting
• Timely reporting to the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry
• Assisting in quality control activities that includes visual review of electronic data, correcting the data and following back with the reporting source if necessary
• Participating with other team members in assuring maintenance of consistent high-quality cancer data.
• Other responsibilities could include the following:
• Participating in educational workshops, seminars, and individual training sessions
• Traveling both in and out of state for professional development (less than 2%)
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to successfully interact with a variety of personnel and professionals
• Attention to detail, oral and written communication skills
• Assisting with reporting data from the tumor registry to appropriate internal and external requestors

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree in a medical field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a medical setting. Required
• At least three (3) years tumor registry experience in health information management, medical coding, and/or pediatric tumor registry setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel) (Required proficiency)
• Intermediate knowledge cancer case abstracting and reporting software (Oncolog) (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) - National Cancer Registrars Association - within 24 months - Required or
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - National Cancer Registrars Association - within 24 months - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

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