Guidehouse · 3 weeks ago
Oncology Data Specialist - Full time, Days, 100% Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expGuidehouse is a leader in advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes. The Oncology Data Specialist will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation, coding, staging, and abstracting cancer cases, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with cancer guidelines.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information
Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines
Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors
Perform data quality control activities on registry data
Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies
Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week
Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information
Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited Health Information Technology program required. Experience may not substitute for education requirements
Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) formerly a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
5+ years of previous experience working in tumor registry as an ODS (CTR)
Previous experience working for a Level 1 Trauma and COC accredited hospital
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
Working knowledge of the policies and procedure manuals of the Tumor Registry and resources such as the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC). TNM, STORE, and SEER
Analytical skills
Ability to Prioritize and coordinate work processes
Keyboard proficiency
Demonstrated organizational skills
Process improvement and quality skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications
Written verbal communication skills
Preferred
Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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