[Hiring] Oncology Data Specialist @Glens Falls Hospital

Role Description

As an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®), you will analyze all forms of medical records extracting clinical, pathological, therapeutic and epidemiologic data. Abstract and code all malignant and reportable benign conditions diagnosed and/or treated throughout the Glens Falls Hospital system for all pathologically or clinically diagnosed cases including imaging or cytology. Oncology data is a specialized field that supports cancer care without being on the front lines of patient care.

• Abstracting:
  • Assign correct codes using all manuals, coding and staging schemas in current use.
  • Thorough documentation to support coding choices.
  • Must be able to recognize basic cell types for classification purposes.
  • Analyze electronic & paper medical records, extract clinical, pathological, therapeutic and epidemiologic data according to established oncology data collection practices & standards.
  • Accurately enters all information into the registry software in adherence with regulatory timeliness guidelines.
• Follow-up:
  • Continuous follow-up through the initiation of first course of treatment for thorough documentation of complete therapies planned and administered.
  • Documentation to include reason no treatment when applicable.
• Case finding / Accessioning:
  • Determine if a case qualifies for accessioning using all manuals, coding and staging schemas in current use.
  • Prepare and abstract data on all patients receiving diagnosis and/or treatment care.
• Cancer Program Support:
  • Maintains the cancer registry in accordance with accepted ACoS CoC standards, NYSCR regulations, and GFH guidelines.
  • Provides support for oncology case conference in the absence of the Oncology Data Management Coordinator.
• Professional Development:
  • Obtain continuing education units as required to maintain ODS credential.
  • Participate in professional organizations, meetings and educational programs to advance knowledge and expertise in registry data management.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. Continued education maintained for ODS credential per NYS DOH and CoC regulations.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in related healthcare field or practicum in an NCRA accredited program.
• Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: Certified Oncology Data Specialist required. A strong candidate who meets eligibility requirements for ODS credentialing within 2 years of employment while working under the supervision of an ODS may be considered.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of malignant disease process, applicable work-up, treatment and outcomes for each disease.
  • Ability to maintain current knowledge of treatment trends, diagnostics, understand and appreciate the role of the registry within the cancer program.
  • Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
  • Good communication skills and experience interacting with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of computer operations, MS Office Suite and current registry vendor software (ERS/CRStar).

Benefits

• Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience.
• A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page.