Oncology Data Specialist

Summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center recognized for cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, research, and education. The Oncology Data Specialist abstracts and codes clinical data, analyzes medical records, obtains long-term follow-up information, and maintains accurate, compliant cancer registry databases while collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a follow up success rate of at least 90% for cases abstracted in a five-year timeframe, 80% for entire database
• Timely and complete abstracting reviewing at the required standard that is dependent on the annual caseload
• Maintain minimally, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health standard, a data quality level of at least 97% for data items reviewed if facility is located in Pennsylvania
• Perform other functions and tasks required to maintain a current and accurate database and stay in compliance with the requirements of UPMC, American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Pennsylvania Department of Health (if facility is located in Pennsylvania), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO)

Skills

• Completion of a registry training program or direct experience in a cancer registry setting
• Minimum 1 year of oncology or abstracting experience
• A team-oriented mindset
• High school diploma required
• 1 year oncology or abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Proficient in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, abstracting techniques, AJCC and SEER summary staging systems, ICDO, ICD-9-CM, and/or other clinical coding systems
• Experience with hospital data systems, Microsoft Office software products and/or personal computers
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills necessary to meet productivity standards
• ODS certification is preferred
• Associate's or B.S. degree in Health Information Management preferred
• Registry experience or education are preferred
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Completion of a registry training program or direct experience in a cancer registry setting
• Minimum 1 year of oncology or abstracting experience
• A team-oriented mindset
• High school diploma required
• 1 year oncology or abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Proficient in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, abstracting techniques, AJCC and SEER summary staging systems, ICDO, ICD-9-CM, and/or other clinical coding systems
• Experience with hospital data systems, Microsoft Office software products and/or personal computers
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills necessary to meet productivity standards

Nice to Haves

• ODS certification is preferred
• Associate's or B.S. degree in Health Information Management preferred
• Registry experience or education are preferred
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred

Benefits

• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and shared success.
• Comprehensive training to support your professional growth.
• Flexible remote work options and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Robust training and development opportunities to help you grow your career within our Registry Career Ladder.