Oncology Data Specialist- Associate

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:

Savista partners with healthcare providers to navigate their biggest challenges in healthcare and improve their financial strength by implementing integrated revenue cycle and registry solutions that help control cost, improve margins and cash flow, increase regulatory compliance and optimize operational efficiency. Savista employs over 4000 colleagues and serves more than 500 client sites nationwide. 

Job Summary:

The Registry Associate is a mentoring/training position for colleagues that are new ODS-Cs and/or have limited abstracting/data collection experience.

Position Expectations:

• Participate in new hire and annual Quality reviews, onsite or remote.
• Participate in monthly department conference calls and client meetings, which may include presenting education topics and trends in Oncology.
• Maintain certification and NCRA membership, as well as appropriate state association memberships.
• Supports Savista’s Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FDCPA, FCRA, and other laws applicable to Savista’s business practices. This includes becoming familiar with Savista’s Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or Savista’s Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (may include):

• Work with QA Team to complete all assignments.
• Consistently meet and achieve abstracting accuracy rate of 95%.
• Consistently meet abstracting productivity of 1.55 hours per case.
• Complete weekly productivity reporting and complete-time cards at the end of the workweek.
• Submit data as required to the State Central Registry and National Cancer Data Base, if requested by the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (ODS-C) and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association.
• 2 years of abstracting experience or attainment of ODS-C or ODS-Cs with  2+ years of abstracting experience with a non-passing score on the Abstractor PET Exam.
• Experience with STORES and AJCC Staging is required. Knowledge of all 2018 data collection changes across all standard setters.
• Recent abstracting experience meeting established productivity standards and accuracy benchmarks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff and other departments within the facility.
• Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use various e-mail and Internet applications.
• College degree or degree in allied health field preferred; course in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required.
• Must display excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Traveling Registry Associates must be able to travel without restrictions.  Travel may include weekday and/or weekend travel.

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

• Proficient with various cancer registry software systems – i.e. Metriq, ERS, Oncolog, cNext, Rocky Mountain.
• Proficient with various medical record systems – i.e. Siemens, Meditech, McKesson HPF.
• Knowledge of specific State-reporting requirements preferred.
• Recent abstracting experience with an average of 1.55 cases per hour productivity and 95% accuracy rate. 

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. 

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 $24.00 to $27.00 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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