Oncology Data Specialist Coordinator II

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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

As a Coordinator Oncology Data Specialist II, you will perform the functions of Coordinator Tumor Registry I while coordinating Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation activities and special projects. The Oncology Data Services team supports cancer registry operations across multiple healthcare facilities in Ohio and is responsible for accurate cancer data collection, abstraction, reporting, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of oncology databases. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, abstracting, coding, analyzing, and maintaining cancer registry information according to regulatory and accreditation standards, ensuring complete and accurate oncology records while supporting clinical, operational, research, and compliance initiatives.

The data collected directly supports cancer program accreditation requirements, regulatory reporting, research initiatives, quality improvement efforts, population health analysis, and long-term oncology care planning. As a subject matter expert in cancer registry operations, you will contribute to organizational quality and reporting objectives. You may also serve as a mentor and trainer to members of the Tumor Registry team.

A caregiver in this position works remotely Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To be considered for this role, candidates must reside in Ohio.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Coordinate Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation activities including establishing meetings with key stakeholders, serving on committees to address standards and following up on special projects.
• Coordinate/participate in special projects.
• May serve as a mentor and trainer to Follow-up Specialists, Coordinator, Tumor Registry I employees, and health information management programs' visiting students.
• Perform accurate and complete case ascertainment.
• Collect and interpret information on each reportable case.
• Code, classify and index stage of disease and treatment information.
• Maintain a maximum abstracting delay of 6 months from the initial diagnosis/contact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High school diploma/GED 
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)/Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association
• One year of experience in case abstraction

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree
• Experience working with the Commission on Cancer

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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