Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required., 2 years of experience in Medical Records Data is necessary., Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) must be obtained within 3 years of hire., Familiarity with cancer registry and data entry is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Maintain an efficient cancer database for patients diagnosed and/or treated with cancer.

Assist with annual follow-up of patients in the database and case finding.

Meet productivity goals related to data abstracting.

Ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons requirements for the Sentara Cancer Network.

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Oncology Data Specialist maintains an efficient cancer database of all the patients diagnosed and/or treated with cancer in accordance with the American College of Surgeons requirements for Sentara Cancer Network. Consistently meets productivity goals in regard to abstracting. Responsible for assisting with maintaining annual follow-up of patients accessed to the database as well as case finding.

Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - Certification - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) w/in 3 years from date of hire

Experience
2 years of Medical Records Data

Keywords: CTR, Certified Tumor Registrar, Cancer Registry, cancer treatment, Data Entry, remote, Talroo-Allied Health, Scheduling, National Cancer Registrar Association

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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