Job Description
The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for abstracting all reportable cancer cases with all required data elements to the New York State Department of Health as mandated in the public health law within the designated time frame. The Oncology Data Specialist is also responsible for completing all follow-up forms sent to Kaleida Health from other Cancer Registry facilities throughout the nation. Responsibilities include case finding, reviewing medical records for retrieval of designated information, abstracting appropriate information, coding case in ICDO-2/3 coding system, staging case according to AJCC Staging Manual, completing summary staging according to SEER Program rules, and submitting timely and accurate data to the Department of Health as well as other registries as required. The Oncology Data Specialist will also respond to any inquiries from the DOH NYSCR and other registries regarding clarification of information submitted. All Oncology Data Specialists must maintain Continuing Education Units (CEU) to say abreast of industry changes and evolving requirements.
**Buffalo, NY**
Minimum Or Preferred Qualifications
AAS in Health Information Technology and/or Cancer Information Management required. BS in Health Information Management preferred. Basic PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, ICD-2 and ICD-3 coding proficiency, AJCC Cancer Staging proficiency, SEER summary staging proficiency required. Prior experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar preferred. Prior experience in a cancer registry support software system preferred. Tumor Registrar required upon hire.
Salary Range
$26.76-$39.90 per hour *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.*
Department
24038 - KH Tumor Registry
Grade
C13
Bi-Weekly Hours
75
Scheduled Work Hours
6a-2p; 6:30a-2:30p; 7a-3p; 7:30a-3:30p; 8a-4p
Weekend/ Holiday Requirement
No Weekends or Holidays Required
Union Code
28 - SEIU 1199 Kaleida PFS BusOfcCl
Recruiter
Amanda Miller
Auto req ID
72774BR
The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for abstracting all reportable cancer cases with all required data elements to the New York State Department of Health as mandated in the public health law within the designated time frame. The Oncology Data Specialist is also responsible for completing all follow-up forms sent to Kaleida Health from other Cancer Registry facilities throughout the nation. Responsibilities include case finding, reviewing medical records for retrieval of designated information, abstracting appropriate information, coding case in ICDO-2/3 coding system, staging case according to AJCC Staging Manual, completing summary staging according to SEER Program rules, and submitting timely and accurate data to the Department of Health as well as other registries as required. The Oncology Data Specialist will also respond to any inquiries from the DOH NYSCR and other registries regarding clarification of information submitted. All Oncology Data Specialists must maintain Continuing Education Units (CEU) to say abreast of industry changes and evolving requirements.
**Buffalo, NY**
Minimum Or Preferred Qualifications
AAS in Health Information Technology and/or Cancer Information Management required. BS in Health Information Management preferred. Basic PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, ICD-2 and ICD-3 coding proficiency, AJCC Cancer Staging proficiency, SEER summary staging proficiency required. Prior experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar preferred. Prior experience in a cancer registry support software system preferred. Tumor Registrar required upon hire.
Salary Range
$26.76-$39.90 per hour *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.*
Department
24038 - KH Tumor Registry
Grade
C13
Bi-Weekly Hours
75
Scheduled Work Hours
6a-2p; 6:30a-2:30p; 7a-3p; 7:30a-3:30p; 8a-4p
Weekend/ Holiday Requirement
No Weekends or Holidays Required
Union Code
28 - SEIU 1199 Kaleida PFS BusOfcCl
Recruiter
Amanda Miller
Auto req ID
72774BR