remote Oncology Data Specialist

The remote Oncology Data Specialist will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes. To code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated. To participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines.

This position is 100% remote.

• Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information.
• Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.
• Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors.
• Perform data quality control activities on registry data.
• Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies.
• Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week.
• Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.
• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) formerly a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
• 5+ years experience working in tumor registry as an ODS (CTR).
• Experience working for a COC accredited hospital.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, flexible hours available.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• NCI experience.
• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.