Oncology Data Specialist, Remote Abstractor

<table><tbody><tr><td><p>The Oncology Data Specialist abstracts patient diagnoses with reportable cancer by medical staff physicians of Cone Health. This role provides support for cancer program development, ensures compliance with data reporting standards, and serves as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer.</p><ul><li>Performs a variety of tasks associated with collection and abstraction of medical records from hospitals, radiation oncology, and pathology departments and physician offices.</li><li>Knowledge of basic human/microscopic anatomy, classification of tumors, and staging systems.</li><li>Knowledge of the difference between benign, uncertain potential, and malignant tumor.</li><li>Understands the diagnostic procedures used to establish the diagnosis and access the extent of disease to determine and code primary site(s), histological type, stage of disease, sites of metastases and treatment given.</li><li>Codes and enters data into cancer registry software according to North Carolina Central Cancer Registry (NCCCR) regulations.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Abstracts a wide range of medical data from the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and codes it in compliance with established data standards, staying within organizational guidelines.<br>Helps confirm completeness and accuracy of data collected/documented by physicians, hospital staff or physician office personnel.<br>Assesses benchmarking reports under supervision and meets with quality data owners/customers within the department, hospital system, providers to better understand the data and its collection.<br>Supports the utilization of data collection software (Premier, Digital Innovation Registries, and potential other vendors).<br>Participates in development and implementation of quality control activities.<br>Assists with confirming reportability of assigned cases in suspense under direct supervision.<br>Performs other duties as assigned.</p><ul><li>Identifies and codes the primary site of cancer, with the understanding of the potential for spread to other organs, tissues, and the lymphatic drainage system for all the major organs of the body.</li><li>Interprets therapy reports such as surgical, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, immunotherapy, and other new and experimental therapy administered for the definitive treatment of cancer.</li><li>Abstracts within six (6) months of diagnosis of presentation as required by NCCCR.</li><li>Maintains monthly incomplete list.</li><li>Participates in development and monitoring of quality control activities.</li><li>Must be adaptable and flexible in a changing work environment that requires continuous upgrading of skills. Must have a demonstrated ability to function independently with little supervision.</li></ul><p>Strongly prefer experience in EPIC and CRStar</p></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>EDUCATION:</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Required: Associate\'s Degree</td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>EXPERIENCE:</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Required: 1 year</td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Required: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) and Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C)</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran\'s status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual\'s qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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