Oncology Data Specialist (1.0 FTE)

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here.

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $23.92 - 29.90

Under the supervision of the Oncology Data Specialists Certified (ODS-C), and with direction from the Cancer Registry Manager, Cancer and Breast Committees, the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) is responsible for identifying reportable cases, accessions/abstracting, and follow-up reporting of patients diagnosed and/or treated for a reportable neoplasm. Performs chart reviews and data entry by understanding the standards for reportable data, analyzing the available chart information, and applying reporting standards and guidelines to individual cancer cases. This includes the critical thinking skills, problem solving, case analysis, and the ability to communicate well and discuss difficult cases with team members. Assist in functions of cancer conferences.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/Cancer Center.

Identifies all reportable cases for inclusion in the registry.

Accessions /abstracts and enters these cases into the tumor registry database.

Screen cases due for follow-up and conducts follow-up correspondence.

Performs clerical and administrative support for tumor registry including attendance at cancer conferences and taking minutes of the meeting.

Prioritization and completion of tasks in a remote office setting.

May participate in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements applicable to the department.

Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.

Performs chart reviews and data entry by understanding the standards for reportable data, analyzing the available chart information, and applying reporting standards and guidelines to individual cancer cases under the oversight of the ODS-C.

Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree

Experience: Two years healthcare experience in a clinic, doctor's office or hospital and knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. May be certified or licensed in a medical related field (i.e., Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), LPN, RN, etc.)

OR

One year of hospital based computerized data management, medical coding, or cancer registry experience in case finding, complete abstracting and follow-up

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability.