Oncology Data Specialist - Full Time, Days, 100% Remote

Job Description:

Join the Tumor Registry program at the prestigious O’Neal Cancer Center, part of UAB Hospital, in partnership with Guidehouse! Our program is dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes through comprehensive data collection and analysis. As a leader in the field, we pride ourselves on our high standards of excellence, innovative practices, and commitment to quality. By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of oncology care. Discover the impact you can make at the O’Neal Cancer Center—where your expertise helps drive groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment and research.

The remote Oncology Data Specialist-Certified will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes. Code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated. Participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines. This position is 100% remote.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information
• Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.
• Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors
• Perform data quality control activities on registry data
• Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies
• Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week
• Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information
• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedure manuals of the Tumor Registry and resources such as the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC). TNM, STORE, and SEER
• Analytical skills
• Ability to Prioritize and coordinate work processes
• Keyboard proficiency
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Process improvement and quality skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Written verbal communication skills

What You Will Need:
• Graduate from an accredited Health Information Technology program required. Experience may not substitute for education requirements.
• Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) formerly a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
• 5+ years of previous experience working in tumor registry as an ODS (CTR).
• Previous experience working for a Level 1 Trauma and COC accredited hospital.

What Would Be Nice to Have:
• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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