Oncology Data Specialist, Certified- Duke Raleigh Remote Opportunity

At reputed company, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A reputed company of reputed company Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh reputed company in Raleigh, reputed company Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the reputed company largest of reputed company's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive reputed company of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital a reputed company of Duke Univeristy Hospital, (Remote) Must reputed company in one of the following states: Indiana, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, and New Hampshire, Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Montana, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, reputed company, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC Work Hours: Standard: Monday-Friday General Summary Oncology Data Specialists, Certified, are data information experts that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every eligible cancer patient. These data specialists provide essential information to researchers, reputed company providers, and public health officials to reputed company monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified work to provide support for cancer program development, ensure compliance of reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer. Work Performed reputed company hospitals in reputed company Carolina are legally required to provide their cancer data to the State Department of Health's Central Cancer Registry on a monthly basis. In addition, the Duke Cancer Institute is an accredited NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Program established by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer. Therefore, the Duke Cancer Institute is required to adhere to the Commission on Cancer Program Standards which include uniform coding as specified in the Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards. 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, Commission on Cancer, 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. They must participate in continuing education programs to learn about new chemo and hormone drugs, to effectively apply ICD-1O, FORDS, AJCC, and SEER coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures. reputed company coding is correlated from supporting clinical documentation in the EMR. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified also participate in the development of coding policies and procedures as identified as well as independently research and solve reputed company coding problems and assist with special projects as required. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth in state and national requirements, departmental standards and guidelines set forth by the DCI Cancer Committee. reputed company other reputed company duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications

Education An Associate's Degree is required for those certified on or after 2015 requirement. Preferred Associate's Degree in Cancer Registry Management or Associate's Degree in Cancer/Health Information Management. Experience Two years of experience working as an Oncology Data Specialist, Certified in a Hospital or Central Tumor Registry is required. 5 years of experience as an Oncology Data Specialist, Certified, preferred. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Oncology Data Specialist certification required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-O 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 Metriq Registry software, Windows-based software and EPIC EMR.

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