Oncology Data Abstractor - MyMichigan Health
Midland, MI 48670
About the Job
**$5,000 Sign on Bonus eligible for external candidates**
This position provides technical expertise in coordinating cancer program activities to meet guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) for approved programs. Plans, organizes, controls and evaluates tumor registry activities. Collects demographic, site, histological, diagnostic, staging and treatment data on each eligible cancer case according to ACoS guidelines. Maintains follow-up on all eligible analytic cases. Collects, calculates, analyzes, interprets and presents numerical data related to cancer and applies legal and ethical perspectives for the control and use of registry data. This position in addition to the routine responsibilities listed is a member of the Cancer Committee and Breast Health Leadership Team and provides input and support to the Breast Health Program. |
(25%)*Performs studies utilizing oncology data for physicians, administration and American College of Surgeons. Assembles and disseminates data collected for studies as requested or required by the Cancer Committee, physicians, the American College of Surgeons, and other sources. This includes development, design and submission of data for Pardee Cancer Center Annual Report. (25%)*Abstracting Records accurately and consistently core data (patient identification, diagnosis code, histology, behavior, differentiation, diagnosis, treatment and Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER), collaborative and American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging) as regulated by the American College of Surgeons on each patient to be included in the registry. Maintains accuracy rate of greater than 90%. (20%)*Coordinates weekly cancer conferences (a.k.a. tumor boards) including gathering patient information for presentation, coordination of meeting room and food, keeping records of patients presented and attendance of physicians and ancillary staff that attend. Makes sure maintains compliance with requirements of ACoS regarding attendance, discussion of guidelines, staging and concordance with types/sites of cases presented. (10%)*Patient Follow up. Obtains annual information about the current health of each eligible analytical patient from hospital admissions, physicians, other registrars, departments of vital records, the patients and their families, and various other sources. (10%)*Case Finding. Reviews pathology reports, radiation oncology logs, the master patient index, and
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Credential:ODS: Oncology Data Specialist
Equivalent Experience: Awarded by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) at the time of hire.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Required Education:
Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience: NCRA Accredited Associates Degree Program in Cancer Registry Management (CRM) or Cancer Information Management (CIM) and required practicum OR Associates Degree or equivalent (60 credits) in any field plus NCRA Accredited Program Certificate in CRM or CIM and required practicum Candidate may be asked at the time of hire to provide documentation they are eligible to take the CTR exam up to and including a formal eligibility decision from NCRA
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
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Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience: NCRA Accredited Associates Degree Program in Cancer Registry Management (CRM) or Cancer Information Management (CIM) and required practicum OR Associates Degree or equivalent (60 credits) in any field plus NCRA Accredited Program Certificate in CRM or CIM and required practicum Candidate may be asked at the time of hire to provide documentation they are eligible to take the CTR exam up to and including a formal eligibility decision from NCRA
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Comments:
Credential:ODS: Oncology Data Specialist
Equivalent Experience: Awarded by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) within 12 months of hire.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true