Oncology Data Specialist I (Cancer Registrar)

University Hospitals

Cleveland, OHRemote onlyFull time

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Location: Cleveland, OH
Work style: Remote only
Job type: Full time
Posted: Nov 8; 1 day ago

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University Hospitals

Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.

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What you'll do

The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for the accurate abstraction, coding, and timely submission of cancer tumor registry data.
They also perform data quality checks and ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons and state reporting standards.

What you need

Candidates must hold an associate's degree in allied health and possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in cancer registry or medical coding is preferred, and the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification is required within two years of hire.
Education: an associate degree

Key skills

Cancer registryMedical codingAnatomyMedical terminologyData qualityMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ProjectCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizationDetail orientedTime management

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This is a completely remote position A Brief Overview The Oncology Data Specialist I is responsible for abstracting and timely submission of cancer tumor registry data for 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. • Performs data quality checks to ensure data quality and completeness of records. • Understanding of CoC standards, particularly data quality standards. • Maintains a maximum abstracting delay of 6 months from the date of diagnosis. • Maintains case follow up rate as required per CoC standards. • Participates in special projects, as needed. • Meets minimum 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. Education Qualifications • Associate's Degree preferably in allied health (Required) Experience Qualifications • 1+ years of cancer registry, medical records or coding experience (Preferred) and • less than 1 year excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology (Required) and • less than 1 year experience working in a large, academic medical center or multi-hospital health system (Preferred) Skills and Abilities • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project (Required proficiency) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to efficiently interact with all levels of individuals within the organization (Required proficiency) • Self motivated, organized and detail oriented (Required proficiency) • Ability to multi task and problem solve (Required proficiency) • Adheres to deadlines (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications • Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) (Required within 2 Years) Physical Demands • Standing - Occasionally • Walking - Occasionally • Sitting - Constantly • Lifting - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) • Carrying - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) • Pushing - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) • Pulling - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) • Climbing - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) • Balancing - Rarely • Stooping - Rarely • Kneeling - Rarely