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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 day ago

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified | BIDMC (Per-diem)

Winchester, MA

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 analyzes and codes selected cases, assists with accreditation processes, and collaborates with the cancer registry team to maintain high standards of data management and communication.

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, Hematopoietic 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 the cancer registry team to achieve a 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 the patient's 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 regarding the 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 systems exposureMS Office proficiencyData evaluation skillsAnalytical skillsAttention to detailTime management skillsCommunication skills

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

Preferred

Coursework in anatomy and physiology desired

Experience working at a CoC Accredited facility

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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