Oncology Data Specialist job in Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA CorTech LLC
| Job Ref: | 369018 |
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CorTech LLC |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits: | 46.50/Per Hour |
| Remote: | No |
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| City: | Winchester, VA |
| Post Code: | 22601 |
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JobsRUs.com is seeking to hire an Oncology Data Specialist for our client! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! Remote Position! 3 Month Contract Pay Rate - $46.50/hr Shift: 8:30am-5pm, 36 hours per week Job Description The Oncology Data Management Specialist is responsible for interpreting complex medical information in electronic medical records to support critical program activities including direct patient care, regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Specialist is responsible for identification and abstraction of clinical data into the Oncology Data Management System. The Specialist applies the policies and procedures of the Oncology Data Management System in accordance with VHS standards, governing national, and central registry standards to assist in the achievement of institutional goals. Responsibilities and Duties Reviews newly identified cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization for reportability utilizing standard setter materials such as WHO ICD-O, applicable Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results (SEER), North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) and Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirements. Implements efficient and effective concurrent data abstraction techniques. Determines the course of treatment and identify pertinent details of same based on diagnostics and treatment information in multiple EMRs. Utilizes standard setting agencies to identify and assign appropriate codes for procedures and treatments performed related to diagnoses, treatments, and complications of cancer care in the abstract. Protects the integrity of the registry database by upholding accurate and timely data quality and productivity benchmarks. Actively participates in standard department meetings. Performs Follow-Up by tracking all living patients to obtain end-results information and length of survival. Participates in current and appropriate oncology related education. Other duties as assigned. Required Education Associates degree in General Sciences or Cancer Information Management (CIM). Required Experience and Skills At least 6 years of experience in a CoC accredited facility as an active ODS abstractor. Experience correctly assigns the AJCC, SEER Summary or other stage as appropriate. This includes interpretation and recording of biomarkers and prognostic indicators. Experience working in a remote team environment is required. Experience applying National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines to best support abstraction text requirements. Knowledgeable and experienced in topography and morphology of the reportable disease and codes according to the International Classification of Disease for Oncology (ICD-O) and other national coding standards. Current knowledge of and the ability to use electronic health records, registry software and ODS specific references such as Standard for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) and SEER Solid Tumor Rules and references for abstraction purposes. Demonstrates knowledge and experience for interpreting and applying of ICD9/ICD10 and ICD-O Coding and use of current resources. Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, histology, pathophysiology and medical terminology. Current knowledge of electronic medical records is required. Curated knowledge of future, current, historical modalities of cancer care. Required Certifications Oncology Data Specialist certification | |
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