Oncology Data Specialist Coordinator
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Oncology Data Specialist Coordinator managing cancer registry operations at Mercy. Overseeing patient chart abstracting, reporting, and assisting with accreditation processes.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and serves as a coach and educational resource to other cancer registry co-workers
- Participates in the daily operations of the cancer registry program
- Responsible for overseeing all responsibilities of the hospital-based cancer registry, including patient chart abstracting, case finding, follow-up, coordinating cancer conference, and updating state edits
- Compiles and presents cancer statistics to the multi-disciplinary team
- Assists in the Commission on Cancer certification process by generating reports and managing the data collecting program
- Oversees the quality physician review process by gathering patient record information, instructing physicians on the patient cancer abstract and reporting trends to the Cancer Committee Liaison
- Works independently, uses good judgment and shows initiative
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cancer Registry operations or highly relevant clinical experience
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
- Excellent people skills as well as effective written and oral communication abilities
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
- Ability to set and maintain priorities
- Detail-oriented
- Strong organizational skills
Benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
