[Remote] Oncology Data Specialist - Certified | BIDMC (Remote, full-time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a health care organization committed to making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking an Oncology Data Specialist who will analyze, abstract, and code cancer cases while supporting accreditation processes and quality improvement activities reputed company to cancer registries.

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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company trends and practices reputed company 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 reputed company guidelines set forth by HIPAA in regards to release of personal health information.
• Interfaces/problem solves with other departments reputed company 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

Skills

• Oncology Data Specialist - Certified required – Certification to be obtained reputed company two (2) years of hire into the role
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and cancer staging required; coursework in anatomy and physiology desired
• Strong working knowledge of the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer accreditation standards reputed company 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 (reputed company reputed company)
• Proficient in evaluating cancer registry data for concordance with cancer program accreditation and other applicable standards
• Experience working at a CoC-accredited facility
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to approach problems in a systematic method, using the ability to synthesize data and suggest recommendations
• Demonstrates high standards for accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates technical savvy and a strong desire to learn new systems and technology
• Thrives working independently and takes ownership of projects/patient records
• Consistently and clearly communicates, adjusting style and tone as needed to effectively collaborate with hospital partners, peers, team leads, and others
• Demonstrates strong self-organizational and time management skills to concurrently manage multiple accounts, adjusting as needed to shifting timelines and priorities
• Adapts to changes in hospital partner timelines, requirements, and project assignments
• Maintains a high degree of responsibility in keeping PHI secure and confidential

Company Overview

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.bidmc.org/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 81 in 2025, 119 in 2024, 102 in 2023, 86 in 2022, 75 in 2021, 42 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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