Oncology Data Specialist

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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Full-time Oncology Data Specialist to join our Cancer Registry Team. This will be a Monday-Friday, daylight position that allows the ability to work from home with flexible hours.

1 year of oncology or abstracting experience is required for this role! ODS certification is preferred, but not required.

This role will perform the abstracting functions of the UPMC Chautauqua facility as well as any other UPMC facility, standalone cancer center, or office location assigned by the Manager,of Clinical Registry Information Services. The Oncology Data Specialist will interact effectively, courteously, and tactfully with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote the registry and motivate its use. In this position, you will perform daily registry operations in accordance with UPMC Network Registry policies and procedures, abstract and code core clinical data using appropriate classification systems, analyze medical records according to published guidelines and requirements of UPMC, American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Pennsylvania Department of Health (if the facility is located in Pennsylvania), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), and obtain long term follow up data for end results reporting.

Our diverse registry team consists of employees from over 12 states in the U.S.! Explore this opportunity & join our team today!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a follow-up success rate of at least 90% for cases abstracted in a five-year timeframe, 80% for entire database.
• Timely and complete abstracting review is required at the required standard, which is dependent on the annual caseload.
• Maintain minimally, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health standard, a data quality level of at least 97% for data items reviewed if the facility is located in Pennsylvania.
• Perform other functions and tasks required to maintain a current and accurate database and stay in compliance with the requirements of UPMC, the American College of Surgeons (ACoS), the Pennsylvania Department of Health (if facility is located in Pennsylvania), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO).
• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or B.S. degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• 1 year oncology or abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, abstracting techniques, AJCC and SEER summary staging systems, ICDO, ICD-9-CM, and/or other clinical coding systems.
• Experience with hospital data systems, Microsoft Office software products and/or personal computers.
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills necessary to meet productivity standards.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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