Part-Time Oncology Data Specialist - Guidehouse

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What You Will Do :

The remote Oncology Data Specialist will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes. To code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated. To participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines.

This position is available as a part-time opportunity and is fully remote.

Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information.

Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.

Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors.

Perform data quality control activities on registry data.

Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies.

Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week.

Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.

Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) formerly a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).

5+ years experience working in tumor registry as an ODS (CTR).

Experience working for aCOC accredited hospital.

Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, flexible hours available.

What Would Be Nice to Have :

NCI experience.

Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

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