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Job Description:

This position may be performed remotely from the following locations within the United States of America:  Arkansas,  Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. 

Please only apply if you live and work full-time in one of the states listed above or plan to relocate to one of these states before starting your employment with OU Health.  State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. 

General Description:

Under direct supervision of the Cancer Registry Manager, identifies, abstracts, analyzes data from medical records pertaining to diagnosed cancer cases. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Researches all appropriate sources to identify reportable cancer cases in compliance with   OU Health, Commission on Cancer (CoC), and Oklahoma Cancer Registry (OCR) requirements.
• Researches all appropriate sources to abstract demographic, diagnosis identification, stage at diagnosis, first course of treatment, and follow-up information in compliance with OU Health, CoC, and OCR requirements.
• Maintains abstracting timeliness as determined by the cancer committee.
• Maintains productivity requirements: at least one abstract completed per 2 hours (average).
• Maintains 95% abstracting accuracy.

General Responsibilities:

• Works with cancer registry team to improve processes, work methods, and procedures.
• Monitors daily workflow and assignments to ensure compliance with key performance indicators.
• Maintains confidentiality requirements.
• Maintains personal and professional growth through education, organization memberships, seminars, and other opportunities.
• Maintains confidentiality requirements.
• Performs/completes other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years’ experience in healthcare, oncology data or healthcare informatics preferred.

License/Certification/Registration: Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential from National Cancer Registrars Association required OR registry coursework and ODS credential from NCRA within 24 months of hire.  Must complete pre-employment abstracting test with a score of 80 or higher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of cancer registry principles and practices.  
• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology pertaining to cancer processes. 
• Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding cancer related data from medical records and laboratory reports that are computerized.
• Knowledge of report writing.
• Ability to read and follow written policies, instructions, and regulatory compliance standards. 
• Ability to analyze information and mentally track multiple situations. 
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. 
• Good interpersonal skills

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.