Home Health Focus AI · 4 hours ago
Oncology Data Specialist - Remote
Durham, NC
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Abstract a Wide Range Of Medical Data From The EMR And Code It In Compliance With Data Standard Sets Established By The (ACoS) (CoC) And The (NCCCR). This Includes
• Medical History physical findings, screening information, occupation and any history of a previous cancer;
• Diagnostic Findings types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer; Cancer Identification primary site, cell type, and extent of disease;
• Cancer Treatment surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy;
• Patient Identification age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace and residence; Outcomes annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology disease processes, surgical and radiation techniques, new chemo and hormone drugs, through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-O, FORDS, AJCC, and SEER coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
• All coding is correlated from supporting clinical documentation in the EMR. CTR's also participate in the development of coding policies and procedures as identified as well as independently research and solve complex coding problems and assist with special projects as required. In addition, to coding topography, morphology, and stage of disease,
• CTR's also ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth in state and national requirements, departmental standards and guidelines set forth by the DCI Cancer Committee.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualification
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Required
An Associate's Degree (in CRM or CIM preferred) is required for those certified on or after 2015 the requirement.
At least two years of experience working as a CTR in a Hospital or Central Tumor Registry is required.
Certified Tumor Registrar Certification Is Required.
Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance.
Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding.
Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation.
Ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred
Prefer 5 years of experience as a CTR.
Company
Home Health Focus AI
HomeHealthFocus.ai is an innovative data platform that tracks and analyzes critical information from home care, hospice, and senior living companies across the United States.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
