Oncology Data Specialist II
A Brief Overview Oncology Data Specialist credential (formerly known as CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar) required upon hire This position is completely remote The Oncology Data Specialist II is responsible for abstracting and timely submission of cancer tumor registry datafor multiple UH hospitals. What You Will Do Conducts accurate and complete cancer case ascertainment according to the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and the State of Ohio. Codes, classifies and indexes stage of disease and treatment information. Runs audits to ensure quality of cancer registry data. Participates in the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) planning activities and understands CoC standards. Maintains a maximum abstracting delay of 6 months from the date of diagnosis. Maintains case follow up rate as required per CoC standards 5.3 & 5.4. Assists in the training and mentoring of cancer registry employees. Compiles reports based on registry data in response to requests from physicians and administration. Advises researchers and clinicians on registry source data details. Coordinates and participates in cancer registry special projects. Meets department productivity and accuracy standards. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. %3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAssociate%27s Degree preferably in allied health (Required) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EWork Experience%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E1+ years of cancer registry, medical records, or coding experience (Required) and %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eless than 1 year excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology (Required) and %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eless than 1 year experience working in a large, academic medical center or multi-hospital health system (Preferred) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EKnowledge, Skills, %26amp; Abilities%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to efficiently interact with all levels of individuals within the organization (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Self motivated, organized and detail oriented (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Ability to multi task and problem solve (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Adheres to deadlines (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EOncology Data Specialist (ODS) (Required Upon Hire) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPhysical Demands%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EStanding Occasionally %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWalking Occasionally %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESitting Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELifting Rarely up to 20 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECarrying Rarely up to 20 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPushing Rarely up to 20 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPulling Rarely up to 20 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EClimbing Rarely up to 20 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBalancing Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStooping Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EKneeling Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECrouching Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECrawling Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReaching Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHandling Occasionally %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGrasping Occasionally %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFeeling Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETalking Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHearing Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERepetitive Motions Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ETravel Requirements%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E10% %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E