Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

Job Description:

Job Description

Description

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

We’re looking for a highly motivated, high energy and qualified Oncology Data Specialist to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

Work location: Texas Health 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201

Work hours: Full Time - Remote, 40 hours; Monday - Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

What You Will do:
Applies abstracting and coding knowledge as well as communicates effectively with medical staff in order to determine accurate assignment of codes for diagnosis, severity of illness, procedure and treatment, and outcome measures.

Completes daily analysis of medical records for oncology patients and determines eligibility for case reporting.

Maintains automated suspense listing of cases to be coded and abstracted and an electronic non-reportable list for state requirements.

Obtains recurrence, subsequent treatment, and outcome information from internal and external sources at least annually for each oncology patient in the registry and updates the record in the database.

Assists in data compilation and reporting as necessary.

Participates in department quality improvement projects.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health is a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

· Texas Health placed No.1 on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. Ranked No. 29 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list – the highest among health systems recognized in 2024. Ranked No. 3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest health system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition this year.

· Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

· “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

· A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being an Admission Specialist:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.

• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.

• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

Qualifications

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req And
Associate's Degree Health Information or related health field Pref Or
Other Cancer Registry Management Program Pref

Experience
6 Months Cancer Registry experience Pref or
no experience with Cancer Registry Management Program completion Pref

Licenses and Certifications
ODS - Oncology Data Specialist 3 Years Req

Skills

Here’s What You Need:

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
Associate's Degree Health Information or related health field Preferred
Cancer Registry Management Program Preferred

Experience
6 Months Cancer Registry experience Preferred
Cancer Registry Management Program completion Required

Licenses and Certifications
ODS - Oncology Data Specialist obtained within 3 Years is Required

Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, familiarity with basic statistics. Ability to analyze and draw inferences from statistical data. Computer skills. Human relations and oral/written communications skills. Ability to work under immediate supervision. Attention to details, familiarity of contents of the patient record, ability to use resources of other institutions, physician offices and obtain/analyze oncology related data.