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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 month ago

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (BIDMC, 40 Hours)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27/hr - $36.34/hr

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization committed to making a difference in people's lives. The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for analyzing, abstracting, and coding oncology cases, assisting with accreditation processes, and maintaining high-quality data for cancer registries.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identifies cases to be registered, including malignancies on the reportable list and cases selected by the medical staff, and other case-finding activities (essential)

Analyzes, abstracts, and codes selected cases utilizing a variety of manuals, including but not limited to : ICD – 03, STORE, SEER, AJCC Staging, Grade, EOD, Solid Tumor Rules, Hematopoetic Manuals, and the Mass Cancer Registry

Prepares data to be submitted to the Massachusetts Cancer Registry

Serves as liaison to internal and external customers related to registry functions and provides orientation and training for new staff and non-certified registry personnel

Reviews quality control reports, reviewing the completed abstracts with physicians and/or other cancer registrars

Collaborate with cancer registry team to achieve clear understanding of expectations, maintaining high levels of satisfaction through ongoing communication

Assists with the follow up activities and recurrence rates to registry standards

Attends meetings and educational conferences assuming personal responsibility for professional development and ongoing education to maintain proficiency and certification

Foster team member growth, providing subject matter support as needed

Maintain targeted personal productivity

Abstracts pertinent data elements from patient medical record in order to identify and assign appropriate topography and morphology codes, type of treatment and appropriate staging

Updates knowledge of current trends and practices related to data abstracting and outcomes measurement in reference to the oncology population

Contributes and/or reports data relevant as needed for the oncology annual report and service line activities

Follows all guidelines set forth by HIPAA in regards to release of personal health information

Interfaces/problem solves with other departments within the system as well as physician offices and other health care facilities to obtain timely and appropriate patient information

Oversees maintenance of automated records and appropriate manual filing systems for efficient functioning of the registry

Qualification

Oncology Data Specialist - CertifiedMedical terminologyCancer stagingAmerican College of Surgeons standardsEMR systemsMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsTechnical savvyAttention to detailTime management

Required

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified required – Certification to be obtained within two (2) years of hire into role

Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and cancer staging required

Strong working knowledge of American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer accreditation standards related to registry activities

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external customers

Exposure to multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases

Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Microsoft Excel)

Proficient in evaluating cancer registry data for concordance with cancer program accreditation and other applicable standards

Experience working at a CoC Accredited facility

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to approach problems in a systematic method using the ability to synthesize data and suggest recommendations

Demonstrates high standards for accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrates technical savvy and strong desire to learn new systems and technology

Thrives working independently and takes ownership of projects/patient records

Consistently and clearly communicates, adjusting style and tone as needed to effectively collaborate with hospital partners, peers, team leads and others

Demonstrates strong self-organizational and time management skills to concurrently manage multiple accounts, adjusting as needed to shifting timelines and priorities

Adapts to changes in hospital partner timelines, requirements, and project assignments

Maintains a high degree of responsibility in keeping PHI secure and confidential

Preferred

Coursework in anatomy and physiology desired

Company

Beth Israel Lahey Health

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Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.

Founded in 2019

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bilh.org

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