Job description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $6,000

Baptist Health South Florida is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence.

Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians. Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.

This year, and for 24 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback. We’ve also been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care. Based on the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.

But really, the reason we’re excited to come to work is the people.

Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs. We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it’s like to be in their shoes. Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We’re committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes. When it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

Description

Performs data abstraction by capturing a complete patient history, diagnosis, staging and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the cancer registry in accordance with the American College of Surgeon Commission on Cancer (ACS CoC), the Florida Cancer Data System and customer specific requirements. Runs edits on abstracts and makes the necessary corrections to the abstracts. Says abreast of changes to industry guidelines and standards. Communicates professionally and effectively with customers, managers and colleagues both orally and utilizing electronic methods. Participates in Peer Group activities. Exhibits professionalism, flexibility, dependability, commitment to customer service and desire to learn. Possesses excellent organizational skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines. Estimated pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.50 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Associates Degree required. Must be a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) through NCRA. Minimum one year cancer registry abstracting experience in a Commission on Cancer (CoC) approved cancer registry. Knowledge of CR Star and Cerner preferred. Must be adaptable and flexible in a changing work environment that requires continuous upgrading of skills. Must have a demonstrated ability to function independently with little supervision. Takes ownership of certification including keeping up with education and the required skill set to perform as an ODS.

EOE

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