• Oncology Data Specialist

    Saint Francis Health System (Tulsa, OK)


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    Full Time

     

    Job Summary: The Oncology Data Specialist identifies reportable neoplastic disease processes, abstracts, and follows cancer and central nervous system (CNS) tumor data within a comprehensive community cancer program that maintains accreditation through American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (CoC).

     

    Minimum Education: Associates degree or 60 hours of college level coursework in health-related field. Vocational or technical school completion in approved program may be considered.

     

    Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification to be obtained within 3 years of hire to perform abstracting.

     

    Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in cancer registry or remote position preferred.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of national and specialized cancer coding and classification systems. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Ability to effectively use interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Proficiency using Microsoft Office software.

     

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Extrapolates detailed cancer data from medical records and completes a quality focused case abstract with 98% accuracy. Meets activity-based productivity benchmarks in accordance with regulatory and department requirements. Identifies and accessions reportable cancer and benign CNS tumors diagnosed within the health system and treated elsewhere or diagnosed and treated within Saint Francis Health System. Annually reviews completed cases to identify if subsequent cancer treatment has been provided by Saint Francis Health System providers. Identifies, evaluates, and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization. Organizes and participates in quality assurance reviews of tumor registry work and assigned abstracts. Utilizes and maintains knowledge of coding and classification systems including Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE), International Classification for diseases in Oncology (ICD-O), Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Program (SEER), American Joint committee on Cancer Staging Principals (AJCC), AJCC Collaborative Staging (CS), SEER drug index, Multiple Primary and Histology coding and Hematopoetic database rules.

     

    Decision Making: Independent judgement in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited, and standard policies/protocols have been established.

     

    Working Relationships: Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

     

    Special Job Dimensions: None.

     

    Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

     

    Cancer Data Services - Yale Campus

    Location:

    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

     

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