Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Cancer Registry Aftercare Anatomy Supply Chain Protected Health Information Physiology Electronic Medical Record Process Management Clinical Data Analysis Cancer Registry Healthcare Industry Knowledge Cancer Registry Online Communication Change Management Organizational Structure

Other Skills

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Microsoft Office
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Decision Making
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Systems Thinking
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Accountability
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Critical Thinking
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Virtual Teams
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Physical Flexibility
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Creativity
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Oncology Data Specialist certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) is required
Post-secondary education that meets NCRA requirements
Minimum of one year Cancer Registry experience (preferred)
Proficiency with Epic workflows and knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-O, and morphology coding

Requirements:

Independently abstracts all cancer sites into the Cancer Registry, including case finding, abstracting, patient follow-up, and safety-net workflows, in accordance with CoC, state, and other applicable standards
Analyze and interpret clinical and demographic data to determine eligibility and inclusion in the cancer database; identify, code, and abstract records of all eligible cancer patients (analytic and non-analytic) using the registry data system
Complete abstracting in a multi-facility database structure, maintain production and quality guidelines, perform patient follow-up analysis, and manage safety-net workflows with proficiency in Epic
Maintain ongoing education to preserve ODS certification and compliance with CoC accreditation standards; stay current with registry guidance updates and apply knowledge of ICD-10/ICD-O morphology coding and current standards of care

Sanford Health

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations and world clinics in 8 countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Company type: Large

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Union Position:

Department Details

Summary

The Cancer Registrar, Certified holds the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification and independently abstracts all cancer sites into the Cancer Registry while meeting quality standards. This role efficiently and effectively performs all cancer registry workflows including case finding, abstracting, patient follow-up, and safety net workflows.

Job Description

Independently analyzes and interprets clinical and demographic data and determine appropriateness of case inclusion in cancer database. Identifies, codes and abstracts records of all eligible cancer patients (analytic and non-analytic), utilizing the cancer registry data system within the guidelines and requirements of the American College of Surgeons CoC, State, Cancer Registry standard setters, and other applicable requirements. Completes abstracting in a multi-facility database structure, analyzes cases for inclusion or exclusion, performs patient follow-up analysis, and is able to complete all safety net workflows. Maintains work performance within production and quality guidelines. Works proficiently in Epic workflows. Completes necessary continuing education to maintain ODS certification, compliance with CoC accreditation standards, and maintains current knowledge of guidance/updates issues by cancer registry standard setters. Possesses knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-0, and morphology coding. Requires extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and current standards of care. Adheres to, displays and upholds the Sanford Values. Serves as a role model on professionalism, attitude, knowledge, demeanor and execution of duties. Regularly uses critical thinking skills, problem solving and decision making skills in the course of work. Possesses attributes to include: Skillful and flexible at managing change. Understands a systems approach to problem solving. Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Well organized. Willingness and ability to make decisions and be accountable for same. Flexibility, creativity and a willingness to implement new ideas. Knowledgeable in computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office, electronic medical records (EMR) and Cancer Registry database. Ability to work with team members in remote locations using a variety of technologies. Works extensively with electronic medical records and protected health information and is required to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations and policies related to the same.

Qualifications

Oncology Data Specialist certified through the National Cancer Registrars Association is required and must meet post-secondary education requirements of NCRA.

Minimum of one year Cancer Registry experience is preferred.

Oncology Data Specialist certified through the National Cancer Registrars Association is required.

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