Part Time Oncology Data Specialist - Cancer Registry

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine a Oncology Data Specialistis a valuable member of our team who provides administrative and executive support and has the ability to interface with all levels of management throughout the hospital. Accurately obtain abstract record and report cancer patient information from inpatient and outpatient sources in the cancer registry data base for the purposes of supporting the hospitals mission to provide excellence in patient care education research and planning. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Oncology Data Specialistmay include the following but are not limited to:

• Support the hospitals Cancer Program accreditation by completing all documentation and coding specifications in preparation for submission to the National Cancer Data Base and meet the requirements set forth by the NYS DOH Public Health Law 2401.
• Case finding: locating all internal and external sources of cancerrelated patient encounters including all cancerrelated pathology reports; all radiation and medical oncology consults and treatment summaries; all inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters. Utilizing all cancer related death certificates all tumor board case lists provided to the registry for inclusion and reporting by hospitalbased physician practices.
• Abstracting: accurately recording and coding required data in consistent with New York State and national guidelines into a software program.
• Quality Review: Respond to abstracting errors timely to maintain the required data accuracy and consistency.

Qualifications

Required: Associates degree. Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODSC). At least 1 year of hospital/healthcare setting experience. Knowledge of New York State and national cancer coding standards. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and advanced medical terminology. Excellent computer data entry and writing skills with ability to process highvolume work load.

Preferred: Bachelors degree. Previous experience in cancer registry setting leadership role with advanced computer and writing skills.

Special Notes:Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however the posting will close once a finalist is identified and at minimal two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting the posting would close for review and possibly reposted at a later date.

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Prior to start date the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete preemployment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicines Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three 3 professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for preemployment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUHs good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave health plans and state pension that add to your bottom line.