[Hiring] Oncology Data Specialist I @Geisinger

Role Description

This is a specialty position that integrates data science, information science, and quality assurance responsible for interpreting complex medical information in electronic medical records to support critical program activities including direct patient care, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. This position is responsible for abstraction of clinical data into Geisinger’s cancer registry. Conducts thorough review of medical data in the electronic medical record including:

• Medical history and physical findings
• Screening information and any history of a previous cancer
• Diagnostic findings, types, dates, and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer
• Cancer identification: primary site, cell type, and extent of disease
• Cancer treatment: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone, or immunotherapy
• Patient identification and outcomes: annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence, and treatment

Maintains a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical/radiation techniques. Will ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth in state and national requirements, in addition to Geisinger registry standards, to assist in the achievement of Geisinger’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Cancer Registry Management Certificate (from an NCRA accredited program) and/or has maintained ODS credential for the past 5 years and actively working in a hospital cancer registry, required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required
• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience - Required
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - National Cancer Registry (NCRA)

Requirements

• Identifies malignant, reportable-by-agreement benign or borderline disease cases as defined by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS) Manual, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry Manual, and Geisinger Cancer Committees for suspense file using multiple search methodologies.
• Reviews and interprets clinical information in electronic and hard copy medical record to extract and maintain data in accordance with operational standards as well as state and national reporting requirements.
• Abstracts primary and recurrence and metastasis site data including demographics, diagnosis, history of cancer, comorbidities, stage and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, treatments and provider information utilizing the current Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards manual.
• Inputs information directly into the computerized cancer registry.
• Completes case-finding, including review of pathology reports, the disease index, suspense list in computerized cancer registry.
• Codes stage of disease using the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors (TNM) staging system in the appropriate American Joint Commission on Cancer Staging Manual.
• Maintains accession file on all patients entered into the cancer registry.
• Performs follow-up for all living patients on an annual basis to determine current disease status in accordance with FORDS guidelines.
• Performs the weekly Pennsylvania Cancer Registry file submissions and quarterly correction file submissions to the state for all facilities.
• Crafts policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the Health Information Management department.
• Collects data from various sources, generates graphic, statistical and data table reports, composes cancer registry narrative for Cancer Center Annual Report and Cancer Center survey.
• Partners with various Cancer Center Committee members to ensure standards for accreditation are met and actively participates in Cancer Center survey by American College of Surgeons (ACoS).
• Prepares and distributes Cancer Registry Subcommittee meeting minutes.
• Assists with annual Survey Application Record updates as assigned.
• Submits data to the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR) and National Cancer Database (NCDB) via appropriate media to maintain regulatory compliance and accreditation.
• Develops and precepts Oncology Data Analysts.
• Assists with duties as assigned by Health Information Management (HIM) leadership.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.