Oncology Data Specialist

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Occ Summary

Oncology Data Specialists, Certified, are data information experts that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every eligible cancer patient. These data specialists provide essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified work to provide support for cancer program development, ensure compliance of reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer.

Work Performed

All hospitals in North Carolina are legally required to provide their cancer data to the State Department of Health's Central Cancer Registry monthly. In addition, the Duke Cancer Institute is an accredited NCI- Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Program established by the American College of Surgeons. Therefore, the Duke Cancer Institute is required to adhere to Program Standards which include uniform coding as specified in the Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards. The Oncology Data Specialists, Certified abstract a wide range of medical data from the EMR and code it in compliance with data standard sets established by the American College of Surgeons and the NC Central Cancer Registry. This includes: Medical history physical findings, screening information, occupation and any history of a previous cancer. Diagnostic finding 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 age, gender, race/ethnicity, birthplace and residence. Outcomes of annual follow-up information regarding patient status, recurrence and treatment. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified must maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, surgical and radiation techniques. They must participate in continuing education programs to learn about new chemo and hormone drugs, to effectively apply ICD-1O, FORDS, AJCC, and SEER coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures. All coding is correlated from supporting clinical documentation in the EMR. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified also participate in the development of coding policies and procedures as identified as well as independently research and solve complex coding problems and assist with special projects as required. Oncology Data Specialists, Certified ensure adherence to data management protocols as set forth instate and national requirements, departmental standards and guidelines set forth by the DCI Cancer Committee. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-1O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding. Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation. Ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure. Good verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Oncology Registry software, Windows-based software and EPIC EMR.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Preferred: Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management.

Experience

Preferred: 2 years as an Oncology Data Specialist or Cancer/Tumor Registrar in a hospital or central cancer registry.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Oncology Data Specialist certification required.

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