[Remote] Registry Oncology Data Specialist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UW Health is the #1 hospital in Wisconsin, and they are seeking a Registry Oncology Data Specialist to review malignancy cases and maintain the integrity of the registry database. The role involves case abstraction and ensuring compliance with standard-setting agencies regarding cancer treatment data.
Responsibilities
- Review newly identified cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization for reportability utilizing standard setter materials such as WHO ICD-O, applicable Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results (SEER), North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) and Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirements
- Determine course of treatment and identify pertinent details of patient cancer treatment for case abstraction as required by standard setting agencies
- Utilize standard setting agencies to identify and assign appropriate codes for procedures and treatments performed related to diagnoses, treatments, and complications of cancer care in the abstract
- Maintain integrity of the registry database by submitting accurate and timely data meeting department quality and productivity benchmarks
Skills
- Associate's Degree in Cancer Information Management (CIM)
- Two (2) years of cancer data abstraction experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to experience below
- 1 year of healthcare experience involving cancer data abstraction or a cancer related field
- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Upon Hire
- 3 years of healthcare experience involving cancer data abstraction or a cancer related field
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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