Job Description
Oncology Data Specialist Department : KH Tumor Registry
Location: Larkin Bldg @ Exchange Street
Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type : Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p; 6:30a-2:30p; 7a-3p; 7:30a-3:30p; 8a-4p
Shift 1 Job Description The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for abstracting all reportable cancer cases with all required data elements to the New York State Department of Health as mandated in the public health law within the designated time frame. The Oncology Data Specialist is also responsible for completing all follow-up forms sent to Kaleida Health from other Cancer Registry facilities throughout the nation. Responsibilities include case finding, reviewing medical records for retrieval of designated information, abstracting appropriate information, coding case in ICDO-2/3 coding system, staging case according to AJCC Staging Manual, completing summary staging according to SEER Program rules, and submitting timely and accurate data to the Department of Health as well as other registries as required. The Oncology Data Specialist will also respond to any inquiries from the DOH NYSCR and other registries regarding clarification of information submitted. All Oncology Data Specialists must maintain Continuing Education Units (CEU) to say abreast of industry changes and evolving requirements.
Education And Credentials AAS in Health Information Technology and/or Cancer Information Management required. BS in Health Information Management preferred. Tumor Registrar required upon hire.
Experience Basic PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, ICD-2 and ICD-3 coding proficiency, AJCC Cancer Staging proficiency, SEER summary staging proficiency required. Prior experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar preferred. Prior experience in a cancer registry support software system preferred.
Working Conditions Essential:
* Weight Requirement - Sedentary (10 lbs)
Job Details Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00
FTE: 1.000000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: No
Work Arrangement : Remote
Union Code : U28 - SEIU 1199 Kaleida PFS BusOfcCl
Requisition ID# : 675
Grade : C13
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $27.56 -$41.10
*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work, Weekend work