Jefferson Health · 10 hours ago
Oncology Data Specialist
Turnersville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expJefferson Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality clinical care and education. They are seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to collect and analyze cancer data, ensuring compliance with state and national reporting requirements while supporting cancer research and treatment initiatives.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Analyze, interpret & classify clinical information from the medical record, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology records according to State & Commission on Cancer requirements. Includes, but not limited to, demographic characteristics, disease history, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease and treatment
Abstracts & enters data into the Cancer Registry database(s) to maintain a comprehensive database(s). Abstraction is at a minimum rate of at least 1.0 chart per hour with minimum 95% accuracy
Identifies cases of reportable conditions by retrieving and referencing appropriate informational/clinical resources to comply with State and Commission on Cancer regulations. Tracks all living patients to obtain information on the quality and length of survival and treatment status to ensure proper follow-up
Provides staff assistance to the Cancer Evaluation Services (tumor boards) and Cancer Committee to increase the knowledge of the physician members to the Cancer Registry
Assist clinicians with cancer related studies and research projects to comply with commission on Cancer recommendations. Maintain confidentiality and security of patient data. Keeps abreast of all reporting and data collection requirements to maintain accurate Cancer Registry database(s)
Assembles & disseminates data collected by the Cancer Registry to ensure accurate research. Responds to requests made by other Cancer Registrars relative to case history, treatment or follow up within five working days of request
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1-3 years minimum of ODS experience and training
Associates Degree
ODS-C or ODS certification eligible
Ability to read and communicate in the English language
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Computer knowledge of specialized software for cancer registry
Preferred
4+ years of ODS experience and training
Benefits
Medical (including prescription)
Supplemental insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
Company
Jefferson Health
Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
ANTHONY S. NAH, Jr., B.S., MSc.
President / CEO
Ron Kumor
President/ CEO Aria Jefferson Health Physician Services and Senior Vice President, Network Dev
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