Job Information
Parkview North Hospital Onc Data Spec/Cancer Registrar in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Summary
Under the supervision of the Data, Quality & Metrics (DQM) Director, reviews a variety of case finding sources to identify patients to be reported to the state and national databases. Maintains expert knowledge of Standards of Oncology Registry Entry (STORE), The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the American College of Surgeon (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. Acts as a subject matter expert in accurate and timely data abstraction as defined by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) and submits accurate data to regulatory and certifying bodies. Reviews patient documentation and diagnostic information to assign and report codes for diagnosing and treating cancers. Performs tasks as needed to comply with all cancer program accreditations and certifications. Assists with Packnett Family Cancer Institute (PFCI) data collection processes as assigned.
Education
High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification or RHIT or Associate degree. If not ODS or CTR certified, m ust obtain ODS or CTR certification within three years of employment.
Experience
3-5 years experience in clinical data abstraction. Preferred experience in oncology and cancer registry.
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of statistics and data/collection reporting methods. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record/preferably Epic. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analytics. Must have excellent verbal and communication skills. Must be accurate and proficient in data abstraction and analysis.
Why Parkview?
We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you.
• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options
• Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions.
• Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement
• Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)
• Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members
