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Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) formerly known as Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

54 - 65K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, Active ODS-C credential and membership, Extensive experience with STORE and AJCC Staging, Proficient in oncology data software and EMR systems.

Key responsabilities:

Maintain certifications and memberships
Complete onboarding assessments for training needs
Achieve abstracting accuracy rate of 95%
Maintain productivity benchmarks and SLAs
Participate in educational forums and meetings

Savista Large https://www.savistarcm.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

Our Oncology Data Specialists (ODS-C) formerly Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs) have a critical role in capturing the data that impacts cancer research, treatment, prevention, and screening programs. In the fight against cancer, we support of over 200 ODS-C colleagues across the nation, an online QA HelpDesk Forum with experts to answer questions, flexible work schedules that can include days, nights and weekends, on-demand industry-leading educational opportunities with NCRA-approved CEUs, one annual professional dues and company supplied equipment, including dual monitors. Also, with an additional five days of paid time off per year to support charitable organizations, our colleagues can make an impact on their communities in many ways.

Responsibilities

Maintains ODS-C certification and NCRA membership, as well as appropriate state association memberships. Savista provides reimbursement for one annual job-related professional due based on the preference of the colleague.
Completes onboarding new hire assessment to identify training opportunities that will further sharpen abstracting skills. Dependent upon the result of the assessment may complete personalized educational content while onboarding.
With the support of the supervisor, QA team, educational materials and webinars, QA Help Desk Forums and live chat with other colleagues, achieves abstracting accuracy rate of 95%.
Maintains weekly abstracting productivity benchmarks as defined by assigned project. Utilizes centralized productivity tool to enter all productive time work related task (time and volumes).
Completes concurrent QA process and project ramp up reviews to ensure ongoing productivity, quality, and professional development goals are achieved. Dependent upon the result of the assessment may complete personalized educational content.
Maintains all Service Level Agreements outlined in the current scope of the project assignment.
Participates in Clinical Cancer Registry Services (CCRS) service line meetings, company and division townhalls. Leverages the opportunity to hear about or present a project update, receive company updates, connect with other colleagues, and learn about other areas of the company.
Participates in CCRS educational forums led by the Registry Education Supervisor. Earn a minimum of 6 NCRA-approved CEUs per year through bi-monthly educational seminars (live and on-line) with fellow colleagues.
Leverages educational opportunities provided by Savista including NAACCR, Savista developed learning on-demand courses and QA provided content. With supervisor approval, courses can be completed during the regular workweek. Full-time colleagues are compensated for an additional 16 hours of education (approved by manager) to be used for internal or external opportunities.
Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulations and other virtual office procedures. Company live chat tools through Microsoft Teams help colleagues stay connected in a virtual office.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Active ODS-C credential and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association.
Extensive experience with STORE and AJCC Staging.
Working knowledge of current data collection requirements from all standard setters.
Proficient with various oncology data software systems (Metriq, ERS, Oncolog, CNExT, Rocky Mountain).
Proficient with various electronic medical record systems (Siemens, Meditech, EPIC, McKesson).
Compliance to productivity/quality standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff, and other departments within the facility.
High-speed internet access and experience with remote access, set-up, and troubleshooting technical issues. Secure home office HIPAA compliant.
Knowledge of email and Internet applications and MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills

2+ years of recent oncology clinical abstracting experience.
Associate's or Bachelor’s degree or further clinical education. Knowledge of specific state-reporting requirements

Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The hourly range for this role is from $28.00 to $34.00. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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