Overview:
Why This Role Matters
The Certified Oncology Data Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of the data collected in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to support Novant Health's Cancer Institutes.
What You Will Do:
* Responsible for any combination of Cancer Registry functions including, but not limited to: case finding, abstracting, follow-up, monitoring, and statistical reporting of all reportable benign and malignant neoplasms diagnosed or treated within the Novant Health Cancer Institute.
* Case finding: Analyze pathology reports and ICD-10 patient lists from various sources to determine case eligibility and flag cases for the suspense system.
* Abstracting: Analyze patient information required for state and national reporting and code the information in the electronic data base utilizing the required coding sources including, but not limited to: ICD0-3, Standards for Oncology Registry Entry, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and the current state cancer collection manual.
* Data Entry: Enter the required patient information accurately and in timely manner to meet requirements and data edit standards for the National Cancer Data Base and NC Central Cancer Registry.
* Follow-Up: Analyze patient encounters for subsequent treatment, recurrences, patient status, and current last date of contact and updates patient records to maintain the department and national standard for follow-up rates for required patient populations. Review patient death information sources to determine patient expiration and cause of death.
* Monitoring: Review monthly edit reports and annual national call for data edits and resolve any related coding issues for compliance.
* Quality Control: Meet the department standard for data quality and productivity for the job role.
* Professional Development: Educational Maintenance of the ODS credential.
What You Will Need
Required:
* Certified Oncology Data Specialist credentials.
* High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.
* Associate degree with at least 3 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.
* Completion of Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Statistics and Epidemiology courses and advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
* Oncology Knowledge of the disease process, including standards of care: surgical, radiation, and systemic treatment regimes.
* Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons Program Standards. Coding Courses in ICD0-3, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and relevant state data collection manuals.
* Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy with Medical Staff, Novant Departments, private physician practices, and non-Novant facilities to obtain patient information to resolve staging or coding issues.
Preferred:
* Experience with Electronic Registry Systems, Inc registry software and working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
What's In It for You:
* Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
* Retirement fund with matching contributions.
* Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
* Employee assistance programs and discounts.
* Flexible work schedule.
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