Registry Consultant, ODS-C

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).

• Ongoing monitoring of operations to identify any workflow improvements to streamline activities within the registry. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations to support Registry functions.
• Maintain all Cancer Registry Core functions according to CoC and State required standards
• Coordinate all Cancer Registry activities for the organization including abstracting, case-finding, follow-up, Cancer Committee and Cancer Conferences, data submission and reporting. Assign work assignments and activities as needed and monitor completion
• Abstract all reportable cases within established reporting timeframes to meet service levels for CoC and State timeliness requirements.
• Monitor conference frequency, format and attendance and provide information to the Cancer Committee in accordance with the Commission on Cancer guidelines.
• Assist the Cancer Committee and/or Performance Improvement department in planning and conducting Quality Improvement and Enhancement Studies.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of the Cancer Program Annual Report, if applicable
• Prepare and maintain the Policy & Procedure Manual of the Cancer Registry on an annual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of the Cancer Program Manual and update on an annual basis.
• Submit data according to required timelines to the State Central Registry and CoC - National Cancer Data Base and RCRS.
• Submit weekly and monthly productivity reports to manager.
• Complete status reports to designated senior leadership according to established timeframes.
• Participate in monthly project calls, conference calls and meetings, which may include presenting education topics and trends in oncology.
• Interface with various departments to ensure that cancer-related information is available for the Cancer Registry.

Internal Responsibilities:

• Maintains certification and NCRA membership, as well as appropriate state association memberships.
• Work with other Savista Interim Managers or CCRS Strategic Source Managers to establish Best Known Practices for Cancer Registry functions.
• Supports Savista’s Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FDCPA, FCRA, and other laws applicable to Savista’s business practices. This includes: becoming familiar with Savista’s Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or Savista’s Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations.
• Attend educational conferences as requested.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

• Oncology Data Specialist – Certified (ODS-C) and minimum of 5 years varied experience in Cancer Registry. Experience requires prior management experience of at least 2 years. Previous experience as a consultant is preferred.
• Knowledge of the current Commission on Cancer Program Standards and extensive experience with STORES; Collaborative Staging; AJCC Staging; knowledge of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries Standards; knowledge of specific State-reporting requirements. Knowledge of current data collection changes across all standard setters.
• Direct experience with ACoS survey under current standards.
• Proficient with various Cancer Registry Software Systems – i.e. Metriq; Oncolog; ERS, Rocky Mountain; CNext; AbstractPlus.
• Experience in cancer data report generation and statistical analysis.
• Hands-on abstracting experience with 1.5 hours per case hour productivity and 95% accuracy rate.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff, other hospital departments and act as a change agent to implement operational efficiencies.
• Ability to serve as liaison to the medical staff, other hospital departments, and outside agencies (ACoS, State Cancer Registry and registry software providers) on cancer registry activities.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use various email applications.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (ODS) and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association

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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