Certified Oncology Data Specialist hybrid or remote

About Saint Alphonsus Health System

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Full time

Day Shift

The Cancer Institute is now hiring for a Certified Oncology Data Specialist. If you already have your ODS certification and are looking for a new challenge, let's talk! Orientation/training will be on-site for up to 8 weeks; after that, the majority of the team works a hybrid schedule (splitting the week between the office and working remotely). If the top candidate is not living in the Treasure Valley, the Manager is open to a fully remote work option.

• Associate degree in health information management or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification with the National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) required at the time of hire.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or related quality/Coding Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), preferred.

• The Oncology Data Specialist collects, abstracts, manages, enters, analyzes, and audits patient data within the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute and as required for Saint Alphonsus, the State of Idaho, national data registries, and accreditation standards.

• Compile and maintain data and generate reports.
• Identify tumor admissions that meet the Saint Alphonsus, State of Idaho, and/or national registry criteria for inclusion in registries.
• Conduct data collection of Commission on Cancer quality metrics across each registry; adhere to the reporting schedule; maintain the dashboard; research non-concordant cases; maintain accuracy and productivity rates.
• Perform analysis and peer review of abstracts.
• Supervise abstracting duties performed by non-certified colleagues within the department.
• Review pathology, cytology reports, diagnostic index reports and neoplasm lists for case finding.
• Analyze and abstract records of all patients who are diagnosed or treated at Saint Alphonsus for a cancer diagnosis with accuracy, completeness, and in a quality manner according to the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC), National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) SEER and State registry standards.
• Abstract each patient's chart to record accurate data, diagnosis, procedures, operations, complications, and discharge status.
• Prepare statistical reports and comply with all reporting requests and requirements.
• Enter information into applicable databases, monitors for deficiencies, and submit data in accordance with registry guidelines.
• Conduct monthly reporting of all reportable abstracted cancer cases to Cancer Data Registry of Idaho (CDRI), Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR), NCDB, and ACoS and RCRS.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of information from the registry including statistical studies and evaluations requested by hospital staff. Participates in studies initiated by ACoS.
• Coordinate/participate in cancer conferences: prepare case agendas, coordinates efforts to obtain radiology films and pathology slides, monitors cancer conference activities, and reports activities to Cancer Committee.
• Communicate and interact with the medical and administrative staff and supports the activities of the Cancer Committee.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing components of the cancer program for ACoS/CoC survey process.
• Maintain the functions and daily operations of the Oncology Data Office.

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

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