GENERAL OVERVIEW: 

This position performs data abstraction by capturing the complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the AHN cancer registry database, in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC), the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, and AHN requirements. Assumes direct responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information collected.  
 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform primary data abstraction duties for clinical measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and ensure alignment with organizational quality standards. (65%)
• Screening disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases. (15%)
• Maintain cancer registry database which may include loading import files, generating and working data status reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and timeframes as well as assisting in reporting to state registries as needed. (10%)
• Participates in educational opportunities annually to stay informed of ongoing changes and updates. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required  

• Associate’s degree in health care related field OR relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Associate's degree. 
• 1 year of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and/or medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience understanding and interpretting medical and treatment information.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).

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Preferred 

SKILLS:  

• Ability to understand and interpret medical and treatment information.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. 
 
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. 

 
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.  
 
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.