Oncology Data Specialist- Apprentice

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

Company Overview:

Come join a leading revenue cycle management company and our growing family of Cancer Registry Professionals! Savista is the largest employers of ODS professionals in the nation and we have many opportunities available across a variety of cancer registry roles. You’ll work in an environment where you’ll be supported by a team of strong and tenured colleagues, including our quality analysts and educators. Our focus is to help you meet your full potential and have a successful career in cancer registry, while also providing our clients with the highest quality in registry services.

Job Summary:

The full-time Registry Apprentice position is ideal for new ODS-Cs with no abstracting experience who would benefit from one-on-one mentoring and training. In this role you will receive unprecedented support and education from Savista’s Cancer and Clinical Registry Services Division’s (CCRS) Education and Quality Assurance (QA) team who are dedicated to your success. In addition, you will:

• Have direct access to and support from CCRS Education and QA while completing all training program assignments.
• Increase your abstracting knowledge and skills with confidence.
• Receive a very competitive compensation package.
• Enjoy a warm, collegial, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Receive company-issued equipment (PC, dual monitors, headset and webcam).
• Earn all NCRA required CEU's as part of your paid work time.
• Maintain work-life balance with over three weeks of paid-time-off PLUS nine holidays.
• Receive five additional days of paid-time-off to volunteer for your choice of nonprofit organizations through Savista’s Heart and Soul program.
• Be able to participate in company-wide contests and health-focused initiatives.
• Have access to money-saving enterprise-level employee discount programs.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Savista colleagues are dedicated professionals who love to learn and grow. The ideal Registry Apprentice candidate will meet the following criteria:

• ODS-certified, Less than 6 months’ abstracting experience OR more than 6 months’ experience but exposure to fewer than 5 primary sites.
• Passing score on the Registry Apprentice pre-employment assessment.
• Knowledge in the use and application of standard cancer registry manuals and resources.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Experience with various e-mail and business software applications.
• Have a true desire to learn in a systematic and collaborative manner.

Preference will be given to those candidates who meet the criteria above, and who also have the following:

• Recent experience in non-abstracting registry work such as casefinding or follow-up.
• Other healthcare license or experience.
• Worked in a CoC and/or SEER facility.
• Remote work experience.

Other Requirements:

• High-speed internet access and experience with remote access, set-up, and troubleshooting technical issues. Secure home office HIPAA compliant.  

• This position is remote but may be required to be onsite as needed. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

If this sounds like the right role for you, we encourage you to apply today! We look forward to talking with you!

Note: Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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