Cancer Registry Educator

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).

The Registry Educator is an Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C) responsible for completing education, training, and assessment activities under the direction and supervision of the Senior Manager, Registry Education & Quality Assurance. This individual will manage and conduct training programs for ODS-Cs with little or no abstracting experience.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:       

• Coordinator for ODS-C Registry Abstracting Training Programs

  • Follow established training program guidelines and advise on potential need for updates

  • Perform quality reviews on abstracts

  • Provide feedback and training via review process

  • Meet with training program participants weekly

  • Assign appropriate education and training

  • Monitor and record performance

  • Deliver weekly progress reports to participant’s manager               

COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Supports Savista's Compliance Program by demonstrating adherence to all relevant compliance policies and procedures as evidenced by training participation and daily practice; notifying management when there is a compliance concern or incident; demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of patient information; promoting confidentiality and using discretion when handling patient information.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Oncology Data Specialist - Certified with 3 – 5 years relevant experience and 95% abstracting accuracy rate
• Score at least 84% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment
• Pass QA Analyst pre-employment assessment
• Knowledge of and experience using STORE data collection requirements, Solid Tumor Rules, ICD-O-3, Hematopoietic Database & Manual, SEER Program Coding & Staging Manual, EOD, SEER Summary Stage, AJCC Staging Manual 8th edition and Version 9 Protocols, and NCCN Guidelines
• Knowledge of and experience using the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries standards and resources
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and changing abstracting guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with clients, colleagues, and partners
• Ability to learn and use new technology and software applications
• Proficiency in using MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Score at least 90% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment
• At least one year’s experience as a Savista CCRS colleague who has performed abstracting duties and undergone the QA Review process
• Experience performing Savista Abstracting QA Reviews
• At least 2 of the last 3 years abstracting experience in a CoC approved or SEER registry
• At least 1 year of cancer registry management experience at a CoC accredited facility
• Experience with multiple cancer registry software systems and electronic medical record systems
• Adept at understanding and implementing usage of new software
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience developing and/or presenting educational and training materials on cancer registry topics

Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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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