Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C or ODS Certification Eligible Required)

Job Details

Oncology Data Specialists collect the data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatment, conduct and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. As a professional data specialist , an OCS will capture a complete history, diagnosis , treatment (s) and health status for every cancer patients. Accurately identify, collect classify and code, stage analyze and abstract clinical patient data for all malignant neoplasms and other reportable diseases , diagnosed and/or treated across Jefferson facilities. The ODS will work closely with Jefferson 's highly specialized team which includes physicians, administrators, researchers and healthcare planners. Working under the supervision of the Manager, Oncology Data Services at one or more of the Jefferson facilities to meet either Pennsylvania or New Jersey Cancer Registry and Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons reporting requirements to the the needs of the users of the registry data and to follow patients for the duration of their lifetime.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Analyze, interpret & classify clinical information from the medical record, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology records according to State & Commission on Cancer requirements.  Includes, but not limited to, demographic characteristics, disease history, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease and treatment.  
• Abstracts & enters data into the Cancer Registry database(s) to maintain a comprehensive database(s) . Abstraction is at a minimum rate of at least 1.0 chart per hour with minimum 95% accuracy.
• Identifies cases of reportable conditions by retrieving and referencing appropriate informational/clinical resources to comply with State and Commission on Cancer regulations.  Tracks all living patients to obtain information on the quality and length of survival and treatment status to ensure proper follow-up.
• Provides staff assistance to the Cancer Evaluation Services (tumor boards) and Cancer Committee to increase the knowledge of the physician members to the Cancer Registry. 
• Assist clinicians with cancer related studies and research projects to comply with commission on Cancer recommendations.  Maintain confidentiality and security of patient data.  Keeps abreast of all reporting and data collection requirements to maintain accurate Cancer Registry database(s).
• Assembles & disseminates data collected by the Cancer Registry to ensure accurate research.  Responds to requests made by other Cancer Registrars relative to case history, treatment or follow up within five working days of request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):

• Ability to read and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately required.
• Computer knowledge of specialized software for cancer registry.

Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s)

Cancer Registry experience:

• 1-3 years minimum (4+ preferred)
• ODS experience and training. 
• Associates Degree required. 
• ODS-C or ODS certification eligible required.

Salary Range

$23.83 to $33.94 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.