Oncology Data Specialist - Remote

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The Oncology Data Specialists, Certified abstract a wide range of medical data from the EMR and code it in compliance with data standard sets established by the American College of Surgeons and the NC Central Cancer Registry. This includes: - Medical history physical findings, screening information, occupation and any history of a previous cancer. - Diagnostic finding types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer, cancer identification primary site, cell type, and extent of disease. - Cancer treatment surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy. - Patient identification age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace and residence. - Outcomes of annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified must maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, surgical and radiation techniques. 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Experience Preferred: 2 years as an Oncology Data Specialist or Cancer/Tumor Registrar in a hospital or central cancer registry. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Oncology Data Specialist certification required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-1O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding. Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation. Ability to reputed company productivity goals under pressure. Good verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Oncology Registry software, Windows-based software and EPIC EMR. 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