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Case Acquisition Specialist
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What they do
A Cancer Registrar is a data information specialist who collects and reports cancer statistics. They capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for cancer patients. This data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
$57,964 / year median in the U.S.
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Our promise to you:
- Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.
- together
- we are even better.
- All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- + Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet BenefitsSchedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Day (United States of America)
Address:
- 602 COURTLAND ST
City:
- ORLANDO
State:
- Florida
Postal Code:
- 32804
Job Description:
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week - Day Shift Remote 100% + Identifies reportable and non-reportable cancer registry candidates in compliance with federal, state, and national accrediting body standards. Performs and maintains proper coding and documentation of all non-reportable cases according to regulatory requirements. + Utilizes patient medical records to designate cases as analytical or non-analytic for the abstracting team. + Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology related to anatomy, physiology, oncology, pathology, radiology, and cancer treatment modalities. + Interprets components of a patient's medical history, including radiology and pathology reports, operative reports, history and physical reports, physician and nurses' notes, discharge summaries, treatment protocol descriptions, and physician's letters. + Maintains a professional work environment conducive to achieving accuracy and productivity goals. + Manages multiple priorities effectively and meets registry-established deadlines. + Seeks opportunities to maintain clinical expertise and incorporates the latest developments and trends related to the cancer registry and national clinical guidelines. + Attends educational, registry, or other conferences and training as appropriate. Works closely with the abstracting team Case Acquisition Lead to determine the class of case. + Adheres to hospital policy for protecting patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. + Participates in special projects or initiatives to improve the quality and outcomes for patients in the Cancer Institute. + Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of ACOS/COC and state registry data collection requirements; able to accurately interpret components of medical record including operative, pathology, radiology, lab, and autopsy report.
- Skilled in the use of the following standardized coding instructions and rules: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) Solid Tumor Multiple Primary and Histology rule set, SEER Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Coding Manual and Database, SEERRX - Interactive Drug Database, Commission on Cancer's Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) Manual, and the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) Data Acquisition Manual.
- Responsible for thorough knowledge of the disease process, diagnostic methods and procedures that occur across the care continuum for oncology patients. composition of the health record, data interpretation.
- Must be familiar with abstracting processes, principles and data standards.
- Strong knowledge of characteristics of different types of cancers, including typical disease progression, relative prognoses and standards of care.
- Shows good judgment in prioritizing work to meet department goals, standards and deadlines.
- Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft 365 applications.
- Effective communication skills with ability to communicate with leadership and cancer registry team members.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, computerized cancer registry databases, word processing software, and windows-based operating system.
Education:
- Associate [Preferred]
- High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
Field of Study:
- in a technical/electronics field or equivalent military training
Work Experience:
- 2+ healthcare or relevant experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:
- N/A
Licenses and Certifications:
- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements:
- _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677
Pay Range:
- $21.73 - $40.42
- Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
- Certain positions are subject to
- Florida Level 2 background screening
- , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the
- Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
- : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._
Category:
- Risk Management, Quality, & Clinical Effectiveness
Organization:
- AdventHealth Orlando Support
Schedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Day
Req ID:
- 152757363