Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing team focused on making a difference in people’s lives. The Oncology Data Specialist analyzes and codes cancer cases, assists with accreditation processes, and maintains communication with health 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 related 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 achieve 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 current trends and practices related 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 all guidelines set forth by HIPAA in regards to release of personal health information
- Interfaces/problem solves with other departments within 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
- Licensure Requirement: Oncology Data Specialist - Certified required – Certification to be obtained within two (2) years of hire into the role
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and cancer staging required
- Strong working knowledge of the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer accreditation standards related 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 (Microsoft Excel)
- Proficient in evaluating cancer registry data for concordance with cancer program accreditation and other applicable standards
- 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
- Coursework in anatomy and physiology desired
- Experience working at a CoC-accredited facility
Benefits
- 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.
- Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
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