Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System
At Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Manage cancer patient database by examining medical and pathology records. Create abstracts of medical records by translating medical terminology into standardized codes to identify patients diagnosis stage of disease and treatment information.

Create monthly follow-up letters for patients and update abstracts to ensure follow-rates are within requirements set by Commission on Cancer standards.

Compile reports using registry data of statistical or narrative information on request from medical staff researchers and administrative staff according to established policies and procedures.

Send monthly data files to the State of Nebraska and to the rapid quality reporting system (RQRS).

Annually submit cases to National Cancer Data Base in accordance with annual call for data.

Ensure facility participates in special studies requested by Commission on Cancer.

Coordinate quarterly Cancer Committee meeting. Includes and not limited to scheduling creating an agenda and documenting minutes. Ensure participation requirements set by the Commission on cancer are met.

Collaborate efforts of physicians hospital staff cancer committee and other cancer related resources to meet or exceedCommission on Cancer (COC) standards in preparation of maintaining American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation. Includes maintaining the survey application throughout the year.

Participates in a local or state cancer related educational meeting annually and once attend a regional or national cancer related meeting once during the 3 year survey cycles.

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

• Member/Participant of committees (CCC BPL Cancer Work Group etc.).
• Assists with Survey Application Record (SAR) in preparation of accreditation surveys.
• Coordinates to assure standards are met.
• Participates in Special Studies

Involvement with Tumor Board conferences and case finding activities.

• Accurately records treatment information discussed at conferences and post-conference notifications.
• Assists with case finding activities.
• Prepares patient information for conference.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent general educational development (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses required.

• Formal training program after high school. Knowledge of human anatomy medical terminology and statistics preferred.

License/Certifications

• Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) certification required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience as an ODS in hospital cancer registry required.

• 10 years working experience as an ODS currently working in a hospital cancer registry. Knowledge of cancer registry principles operational procedures and quality assurance methods. Know of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer requirements preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of cancer registry software and Microsoft Office applications required.

• Knowledge of Metric cancer registry software Mosaic radiation oncology software and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Analytical skills effective communication (written and verbal) with physicians staff and outside agencies. Excellent organization and time management skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Standing or sitting in the same location for long periods of time; may require to stoop climb or lift light material or equipment (less than 10 lbs).

Environmental

• Located in an indoor comfortable area.

Hazards

• Subject to working in a radiation producing environment.

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.