Oncology Data Specialist Assistant - Tumor Registry, Remote

Job Family:

Cancer Tumor Registrar

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

This position is for CTR/ODS candidates who do not meet the required 5 years of experience for a non-assistant position, it is for entry level through 4 years of experience. The assistant will take the knowledge that they have gained through their required education and our team will educate/train the assistant to the level that they need to be successful with our high acuity cases. They will be trained to do the following: review clinical documentation, as appropriate, to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes; to code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated; to participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines. This position is 100% remote.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information.

• Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.

• Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors.

• Perform data quality control activities on registry data.

• Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies.

• Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week.

• Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.

• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-O and knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding.

• Analytical skills.

• Ability to Prioritize and coordinate work processes.

• Keyboard proficiency.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Process improvement and quality skills.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.

• Written verbal communication skills.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate from an accredited Health Information Technology or Tumor Registry program, required, or School of Nursing. Work experience may not substitute for education requirements.

• 0 - 4 years of experience as a Tumor Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist

• Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS, formerly CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) required.

• If a graduate of a School of Nursing program must be licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Working in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital/Academic Facility

• HIM Experience

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The annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills