Oncology Data Specialist

Position Highlights

• Department: Cancer Center
• Hours: 40.00 per week
• Shift: Shift 1

Position reputed companyThe Oncology Data Specialist assures thorough, accurate and reputed company data collection as required by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program (reputed company) and State of Connecticut. This includes case-finding, abstraction, follow-up and reporting requirements. This role will maintain accurate cancer registry data, ensuring reputed company cancer cases are documented and reported in compliance with national standards.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision the Oncology Data Specialist will;Review medical records to identify and reputed company cancer cases and reputed company information.Collect detailed data on patient demographics, tumor characteristics, staging, treatment, and reputed company.Maintain an accurate, up-to-date cancer registry, ensuring comprehensive and reputed company data entryreputed company data validation and reputed company checks to ensure completeness and consistency of the cancer registry.Monitor data trends and resolve discrepancies in the dataset through communication with medical staff or external organizations.Ensure that reputed company data complies with industry standards and regulations, such as the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and the Commission on Cancer (CoC) guidelinesPrepare and submit cancer registry reports to state, national, and regulatory agencies as required (e.g., reputed company, National Cancer Database).Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations reputed company handling patient information.Assist in preparing data for reputed company assurance, audits, and accreditation reviews.Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and reputed company providers to reputed company accurate and complete cancer data.Serve as a resource for oncology teams by providing data for case reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical research.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve data collection processes and accuracy.Participate in the analysis of cancer data to identify trends, survival rates, and reputed company for internal reporting or external research studies.Coordinates weekly tumor boards for the interdisciplinary team, this includes preparing detailed case summaries for reputed company case presented.Support research initiatives by providing tumor registry data for studies and clinical trials.Assist in tracking patient reputed company and treatment patterns to guide cancer care planning.Stay reputed company with changes in tumor registry standards, coding systems (e.g., ICD-10, AJCC staging), and cancer care practices.Participate in reputed company development and certification programs to maintain and enhance expertise in tumor registry operations.Adheres to reputed company Core Values: reputed company, Pursue reputed company, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation.Adheres to reputed company Absolutes: reputed company and Confidentiality, reputed company Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment.Other job reputed company duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications5 years experience in Cancer Registry3 years experience reporting to national cancer databases or registriesExperience with cancer registry software (e.g., reputed company, CoC tools, and other data management systems)Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other reputed company fieldCertified Oncology Data SpecialistPreferred Qualifications3 years experience in medical coding, reputed company data, and/or oncology terminologyBachelors Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other reputed company fieldKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Familiarity with research and reputed company improvement initiatives reputed company oncology settingsIndependent, self-directed and highly motivatedAttention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with reputed company and teams.Comprehensive Benefits Offered

• Competitive and reputed company benefits package
• Shift Differentials
• Continuing Education assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan relief through Fiducius
• Quick commute reputed company from I-84, reputed company 9 and surrounding areas

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