[Hiring] Oncology Data Specialist @Highmark Health

Role Description

This position performs data abstraction by capturing the complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the AHN cancer registry database, in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC), the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, and AHN requirements. Assumes direct responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information collected.

• Perform primary data abstraction duties for clinical measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards. (65%)
• Screen disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases. (15%)
• Maintain cancer registry database which may include loading import files, generating and working data status reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and timeframes, as well as assisting in reporting to state registries as needed. (10%)
• Participates in educational opportunities annually to stay informed of ongoing changes and updates. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree in health care related field OR relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Associate's degree.
• 1 year of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and/or medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience understanding and interpreting medical and treatment information.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).
• Preferred: Epic experience.
• Elekta Metriq software experience.
• Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA) or exam eligible.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and interpret medical and treatment information.

Company Description

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the company’s Code of Business Conduct is required.