Sr. Certified Oncology Data Specialist (100% On-site) - MCCRP

Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a This position is 100% onsite Monday-Friday. The John P. Murtha Cancer Center located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies. Job Description Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) to support the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP). This position will be located at 6720A Rockledge Drive in Bethesda, MD. This position will provide clinical data collection operations in support of research activities within the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP). Participates in data abstraction/entry activities to ensure data is timely, comprehensive, and accurate. Provide feedback on the data collection process for improvement and quality control. This position is 100% onsite Monday-Friday. The John P. Murtha Cancer Center located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals. Responsibilities Under minimal supervision, is responsible for supervising the data abstraction team’s collecting of clinical research data supporting multiple pan-cancer projects within the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program, including pathology, treatment, and outcomes data. Perform electronic medical record retrieval from DoD Electronic Health Record systems for collecting clinical data. De-identifies data to strip protected health information per IRB approved protocols. Knowledge of Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), International Classification of Diseases (ICD) - 0 and ICD-10 Coding, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) staging, and American Joint Committee on Cancer Tumor Nodes Metastasis (AJCC TNM). Knowledge of cancer, and its management, to encompass the definition, etiology, and treatment, differences between benign and malignant disease, grading differentiation, specific diagnosis and treatment for each type of malignant disease and the spread of malignant disease. Responsible for the abstraction/entry of demographics, pathologic, treatment, outcome, and clinical assessment data into research Data Tracking System (DTS) case report forms (CRFs), ensuring data is timely, comprehensive, consistent, and accurate. Completes all data input, error report analysis and correction, resolution of errors related to data entry, and data submission. Maintains meticulous records and provides appropriate correspondence with the clinical research team. Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the information collected and entered in the data tracking system. Identifies opportunities and contributes to developing and implementing data standards and SOPs for performance improvement. Identify potential problems affecting the data collection process and maintain a follow-up of problem resolution with the team and supervisor. Learn and understand diverse databases, projects, and clinical terminology. Familiarity with pharmaceutical generic/trade names. Familiarity with chemotherapy drugs as well as chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens. Collaborating with internal and external research team members serves as a resource for the bioinformatics and technical team in developing, identifying, and implementing solutions to data management issues/concerns. Maintains clinical quality measurement knowledge through self-development and keeps current on all specification changes relevant to assigned project(s). Acts as an expert and resource to professional staff and provides education to other team members as needed. Perform regular self-quality control and quality control for the team on abstracted data before submission for review. Participates in local or national cancer-related educational activities and webinars per ACS-CoC standards. Manages workflow to meet production levels and avoid backlogs. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree required Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) required. Licenses and Certifications Current certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) required Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), International Classification of Diseases (ICD) ICD-9 and ICD-0 Coding, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) staging, and American Joint Committee on Cancer Tumor Nodes Metastasis (AJCC TNM). Knowledge of cancer, and its management, to encompass the definition, etiology, and treatment, differences between benign and malignant disease, grading differentiation, specific diagnosis and treatment for each type of malignant disease and the spread of malignant disease. Familiarity with pharmaceutical generic/trade names. Familiarity with chemotherapy drugs as well as chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens. Previous experience in a supervisory role, preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Clearance. Work Environment This position will take place primarily in an office setting. This position is 100% onsite Monday-Friday. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$120,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc. Benefits HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more. Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) About Us The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine