Overview
The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for case-finding duties, suspense and follow-up functions in accordance with the requirements and standards of the regulatory and accrediting agencies. This position also serves as the primary conference coordinator for all Oncology related presentations/conferences, including data reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule: 32 hours/week
Shift: Days
Mercyhealth supports remote workers that reside in the contiguous United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, with the exception of California, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.
Mercyhealth does not support remote workers residing outside of the United States.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of case-finding activities: identifies all reportable cases by reviewing hospital and clinical diseases indexes, pathology reports, radiology reports and clinic schedules.
- Identifies reportable cases and suspends in accordance with Cancer Registry policy.
- Performs lifetime follow-up to provide cancer incidence, treatment and outcome information.
- Coordinates and prepares all Oncology conferences and educational presentations, including: calendar and schedules, case requests, agenda development and distribution, physician and staff notification, imaging and pathology requests, summation reports, data management and reporting as it relates to all conferences.
- Utilizes all available resources/ online tools for input of accurate information (e.g. CA Forum, Multiple Primary & Histology coding, Hematopoietic Coding Manual, COC, SEER,) seeks guidance from supervisor as needed
- Maintains efficiency, quality and accuracy rates as defined per Cancer Registry policy and standards.
- Participation in Cancer Committee meetings, presentations and minutes preparation.
- Assists with maintaining the Cancer Registry Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, assist with department quality assurance and improvement plan as directed by Supervisor.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading applicable literature and participating in seminars and conferences. Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of responsibilities
- Observes and contributes to Commission on Cancer (CoC) survey preparation and the survey process.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree, in a health care related field is required.
Bachelor's degree, since emphasis is strongly preferred.
3 years of registry experience preferred
5+ years clinical medical experience is preferred