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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Occ Summary
Oncology Data Specialists, Certified, are data information experts that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every eligible cancer patient. These data specialists provide essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified work to provide support for cancer program development, ensure compliance of reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer.
Work Performed
All hospitals in North Carolina are legally required to provide their cancer data to the State Department of Health's Central Cancer Registry monthly. In addition, the Duke Cancer Institute is an accredited NCI- Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Program established by the American College of Surgeons. Therefore, the Duke Cancer Institute is required to adhere to Program Standards which include uniform coding as specified in the Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards. The Oncology Data Specialists, Certified abstract a wide range of medical data from the EMR and code it in compliance with data standard sets established by the American College of Surgeons and the NC Central Cancer Registry. This includes: Medical history physical findings, screening information, occupation and any history of a previous cancer. Diagnostic finding types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer, cancer identification primary site, cell type, and extent of disease. Cancer treatment surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy. Patient identification age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace and residence. Outcomes of annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified must maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, surgical and radiation techniques. They must participate in continuing education programs to learn about new chemo and hormone drugs, to effectivel