Oncology Data Coordinator

Essential Job Functions 

• Provides oversight for cancer registry case identification, abstracting, monitors timeliness of data collection, state case submissions. 

• Perform abstracting assistance, as needed, for active projects and/or specialty projects.  

• Assist Project and Client Oncology Data Specialists on an ongoing basis with project parameters, abstracting and case finding guidelines, connection instructions, abstracting questions, software questions, and/or other oncology data or Omega-related questions. 

• Assist the Omega Oncology Data Manager onboarding new staff onboarding and orientation to the project with IT access, and system walkthrough, with regular pre and post onboarding check points  

• Attend and actively participate in monthly Project Management conference calls and discussions.  

• Liaise with Omega IT Support Team and/or facility’s IT Staff to establish remote connection instructions.   

• Maintain monthly contact, at a minimum, with Omega Oncology Data Manager to provide updates on any client concerns and/or issues as well as a weekly summary for all assigned projects. 

• Provide oversight of the content of the Omega and Client Oncology Data Specialists Monthly  

• Assist the Omega Oncology Data Manager with quality assurance projects.   

• Provide timely responses to client questions and/or concerns regarding project, as needed; consult the Oncology Data Manager and/or Director On-Shore Registry Services regarding  

• Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance. 

• Maintains a knowledge base of ICD-O, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Database and Manual, SEER Coding and Staging Manual, Collaborative Staging, SEER Multiple Primaries and Histology’s, SEER Rx Database and Facility Oncology Data Standards 

Key Success Indicators/Attributes 

• Knowledge of cancer and its management, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, biostatistics and epidemiology, cancer data abstracting, database record management, cancer program management, and cancer registry procedures. 

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. 

• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines. 

• Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 

• Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. 

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.  

• Knowledge of CoC, standard compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

None 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work. 

Travel 

Travel may be required dependent on client’s needs