What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Data Specialist - FT - Days - Remote Eligible position at Memorial Healthcare System?
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Responsible for the accurate collection, abstraction, analysis, and management of cancer data for research, quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the integrity of oncology data submitted to state and national cancer registries and supports the cancer program's accreditation (e.g., American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer).
Responsibilities
Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables.Complies with all reporting requests and requirements, including but not limited to requests by the NCDB, quarterly reports to the State Cancer Registry and the annual ACoS report.Identifies, analyzes and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.Contributes information to the Cancer Committee for the purpose of developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) SYSTEMS, HUMAN ANATOMY, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1), PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR CERT) - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year in an accredited cancer program or hospital-based cancer registry. Other Information: Certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).Proficiency with oncology data management software, METRIQ preferred
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Responsible for the accurate collection, abstraction, analysis, and management of cancer data for research, quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the integrity of oncology data submitted to state and national cancer registries and supports the cancer program's accreditation (e.g., American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer).
Responsibilities
Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables.Complies with all reporting requests and requirements, including but not limited to requests by the NCDB, quarterly reports to the State Cancer Registry and the annual ACoS report.Identifies, analyzes and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.Contributes information to the Cancer Committee for the purpose of developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) SYSTEMS, HUMAN ANATOMY, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1), PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR CERT) - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year in an accredited cancer program or hospital-based cancer registry. Other Information: Certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).Proficiency with oncology data management software, METRIQ preferred
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
