Oncology Data Specialist Certified- Remote in Michigan – McLaren Careers

Manage cancer patient databases, recording information that may be used to help detect cancer earlier, improve treatments and increase survival rates. Examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. Make abstracts of medical records by translating the medical terminology into standardized codes that record the patient's diagnosis and treatment information. Primary Responsibilities: • Abstract cancer-related data according to established policies and procedures including: summarizing patient’s records, demographic data, diagnostic procedures, date of diagnosis, histological diagnosis and treatment. • Assign codes for treatments, procedures and diagnoses according to appropriate classification systems such as: ICD-9-CM; ICD-10-CM; ICD-O; American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC) Guidelines; Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS); American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis (TNM) & Collaborative Staging/Coding; and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) guidelines. • Perform data entry utilizing specialized software. Qualifications: Required: • Associate Degree in health-related field or equivalent work experience of at least two years or with strong emphasis on data integrity and analysis. • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) within two (2) years of employment. Preferred: • Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR). • 1 year of CTR abstraction experience in a CoC Accredited Cancer Program. • Bachelor’s degree in health information management or a related field. Apply To this Job Company : McLaren Health Care Salary : Work from home  

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