Oncology Data Specialist – Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Engage in both new hire and annual Quality reviews, conducted either onsite or remotely.

• Take part in monthly departmental conference calls and client meetings, which may involve presenting educational topics and trends related to Oncology.

• Maintain certification and membership with NCRA, in addition to relevant state association memberships.

• Contribute to Savista’s Compliance Program by following policies and procedures related to HIPAA, FDCPA, FCRA, and other applicable laws governing Savista’s business practices.

• Collaborate with the QA Team to fulfill all assigned tasks.

• Consistently achieve an abstracting accuracy rate of 95%.

• Meet an abstracting productivity standard of 1.55 hours per case.

• Complete weekly productivity reports and finalize time cards at the conclusion of each workweek.

• Provide required data to the State Central Registry and National Cancer Data Base upon manager's request.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Certification as a Tumor Registrar (ODS-C) and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association.

• At least 2 years of abstracting experience or attainment of ODS-C or ODS-Cs with 2+ years of abstracting experience alongside a non-passing score on the Abstractor PET Exam.

• Proficiency with STORES and AJCC Staging is mandatory.

• Familiarity with all 2018 data collection changes across all standard setters.

• Recent experience in abstracting that meets established productivity standards and accuracy benchmarks.

• Effective communication skills in diverse settings, including interactions with colleagues, medical staff, and other departments within the facility.

• Competence in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Capability to utilize various email and Internet applications.

• A college degree or a degree in an allied health field is preferred; completion of courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology is required.

• Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving abilities with all levels of internal and external customers.

• Traveling Registry Associates must have the ability to travel without restrictions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Options for remote work.