University of Utah Health Research · 11 hours ago
Oncology Data Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist. This position is responsible for coding, staging, and abstracting all cases of cancer and certain benign tumors initially seen, diagnosed, and/or treated within the organization.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Abstracts and reviews cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization
Codes, stages, and enters into the computer each case added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD -O, ICD -9/10, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis) & Collaborative Staging/Coding, FORDS (Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines
Complies with state and federal mandates that require the organization to report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors
Participates in the quality management of the registry data and activities
Contacts patients, providers, and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information
Compiles data and generates reports for special studies
Assists with the management of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Current certification as Oncology Data Specialist – Certified (ODS-C) with the National Cancer Registrars Association
Associate's degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field, or equivalency
Two years of related experience
Preferred
RHIT or RHIA Certification
Certification in NCRA related area
Benefits
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
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