Oncology Data Management Specialist - Part Time

Job Description

The Oncology Data Management Specialist is responsible for interpreting complex medical information in electronic medical records to support critical program activities including direct patient care, regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Specialist identifies and abstracts clinical data into the Valley Health System Oncology Data Management System, applying policies and procedures in accordance with VHS standards and national central registry standards.

ONCOLOGY SERV LINE ADMIN - 206302

Regular

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• Review newly identified cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors for reportability using standard setter materials such as WHO ICD-O, SEER, NAACCR and CoC requirements.
• Implement efficient and effective concurrent data abstraction techniques.
• Determine the course of treatment and identify pertinent details based on diagnostics and treatment information in multiple EMRs.
• Utilize standard setting agencies to assign appropriate codes for procedures and treatments performed related to diagnoses, treatments, and complications of cancer care.
• Protect integrity of the registry database by upholding accurate and timely data quality and productivity benchmarks.
• Actively participate in standard department meetings.
• Perform Follow-Up by tracking all living patients to obtain end-results information and length of survival.
• Participate in current and appropriate oncology related education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Associate degree in General Sciences or Cancer Information Management (CIM) is required.

• Years of experience at an accredited healthcare facility abstracting cancer data in a CoC is required.
• Experience correctly assigns the AJCC, SEER Summary or other stage as appropriate, including interpretation and recording of biomarkers and prognostic indicators.
• Experience working in a remote team environment is required.
• Experience applying NCCN clinical practice guidelines to best support abstraction text requirements.

Oncology Data Specialist certification (ODS-C) is required.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in topography and morphology of the reportable disease and codes according to ICD-O and other national coding standards.
• Current knowledge of and ability to use electronic health records, registry software and ODS-specific references such as STORE and SEER Solid Tumor Rules.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience for interpreting and applying ICD9/ICD
  10 and ICD-O Coding and use of current resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, histology, pathophysiology and medical terminology.
• Current knowledge of electronic medical records is required.
• Curated knowledge of future, current, historical modalities of cancer care.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting components of medical records (pathology, radiology, laboratory, operative, physical exams, treatment modalities) to correctly abstract, code and stage reportable cases according to state and national standards.
• Skill in use of personal computers and oncology data management software applications.
• Ability to perform in a results-driven environment with independent work on repetitive tasks.
• Superior attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high quality of abstraction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proactive attitude about tasks before they become a problem.

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U:
  An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit