University of Utah ยท 21 hours ago
Oncology Data Specialist
United States
Part-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expUniversity of Utah is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist responsible for coding, staging, and abstracting cases of cancer and certain benign tumors. The role focuses on maintaining accurate tumor registry data and complying with reporting mandates.
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
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and ICD -9CM Vol l,ll,lll, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) staging system (TNM) Tumors Nodes Metastasis and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Result (SEER) Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging
Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes
Ability to assist in conflict management of teams
Preferred
RHIT or RHIA Certification
Certification in NCRA related area
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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