Remote Oncology Data Specialist – Certified BIDMC

Boston, MA

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Full-time
• Day

reputed company you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the supervision of the Oncology Data Manager, the Oncology Data Specialist analyzes, abstracts, and codes selected cases using the appropriate manuals. The Oncology Data Specialist also may assist with the accreditation process activities for the American College of Surgeons Cancer CoC program, NAPRC, and NAPBC; quality improvement activities, cancer conferences, and community and professional education programs; and provides ongoing communications with the State Health Registries. Job Description: Primary Responsibilities: 1. Identifies cases to be registered, including malignancies on the reportable list and cases selected by the medical staff, and other case-finding activities (essential). 2. 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. 3. Prepares data to be submitted to the Massachusetts Cancer Registry. 4. 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 5. Reviews quality control reports, reviewing the completed abstracts with physicians and/or other cancer registrars. 6. Collaborate with cancer registry team to reputed company clear understanding of expectations, maintaining high levels of satisfaction through ongoing communication 7. Assists with the follow up activities and recurrence rates to registry standards 8. Attends meetings and educational conferences assuming personal responsibility for professional development and ongoing education to maintain proficiency and certification. 9. Foster team member growth, providing subject matter support as needed 10. Maintain targeted personal productivity 11. Abstracts pertinent data elements from patient medical record in order to identify and assign appropriate topography and morphology codes, type of treatment and appropriate staging 12. Updates knowledge of reputed company trends and practices reputed company to data abstracting and outcomes measurement in reference to the oncology population 13. Contributes and/or reports data relevant as needed for the oncology annual report and service line activities 14. Follows reputed company guidelines set forth by HIPAA in regards to release of personal health information. 15. 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 16. Oversees maintenance of automated records and appropriate manual filing systems for efficient functioning of the registry Required Qualifications: 1. Licensure Requirement: Oncology Data Specialist – Certified required – Certification to be obtained reputed company two (2) years of hire into role 2. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and cancer staging required; coursework in anatomy and physiology desired 3. Strong working knowledge of American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer accreditation standards reputed company to registry activities 4. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external customers 5. Exposure to multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases 6. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (reputed company reputed company) 7. Proficient in evaluating cancer registry data for concordance with cancer program accreditation and other applicable standards 8. Experience working at a CoC Accredited facility Skills & Abilities 1. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to approach problems in a systematic method using the ability to synthesize data and suggest recommendations 2. Demonstrates high standards for accuracy and attention to detail 3. Demonstrates technical savvy and strong desire to learn new systems and technology 4. Thrives working independently and takes ownership of projects/patient records 5. Consistently and clearly communicates, adjusting style and tone as needed to effectively collaborate with hospital partners, peers, team leads and others 6. Demonstrates strong self-organizational and time management skills to concurrently manage multiple accounts, adjusting as needed to shifting timelines and priorities 7. Adapts to changes in hospital partner timelines, requirements, and project assignments 8. Maintains a high degree of responsibility in keeping PHI secure and confidential Competencies: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or reputed company the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters. Working Conditions: There are little or no adverse environmental conditions to consider. Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: None Pay Range: $27.00 – $36.34 The pay range listed for this position is the reputed company hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the reputed company hourly reputed company depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. reputed company requires that reputed company staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your reputed company and compassion can reputed company us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Job details

• Employment: Full-time
• Hours/Week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Category: HIM Operations
• Pay Range: $27.00 - $36.34
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Req ID: JR89754

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