Oncology Data Specialist - FT - Days - Remote Eligible

Cancer Data SpecialistLocation: Pembroke Pines, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Job SummaryResponsible for the accurate collection, abstraction, analysis, and management of cancer data for research, quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the integrity of oncology data submitted to state and national cancer registries and supports the cancer program's accreditation (e.g., American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer).ResponsibilitiesContributes information to the Cancer Committee for the purpose of developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits. Assists with survey preparation for cancer program accreditation by the Commission on Cancer (CoC). Identifies, analyzes and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization. Abstracts and codes detailed clinical and demographic information from medical records on all cancer patients using national standards (e.g., SEER, AJCC, CoC). Maintains and updates the cancer registry database to ensure accurate and complete cancer case records. Submits timely and accurate data to state and national cancer registries in accordance with regulatory timelines and requirements. Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables for cancer committees, researchers, and regulatory agencies. Keeps current with changes in cancer staging, treatment guidelines, and registry standards through continuing education and professional development. Complies with all reporting requests and requirements, including, but not limited to, requests by the NCDB, quarterly reports to the State Cancer Registry and the annual ACoS report. Conducts follow-up on all analytic cancer cases to determine patient treatment outcomes and survival data.CompetenciesACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) SYSTEMS, HUMAN ANATOMY, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1), PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsBending and Stooping = 0%Climbing = 0%Keyboard Entry = 80%Kneeling = 0%Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Reaching = 80%Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%Running = 0%Sitting = 80%Squatting = 0%Standing = 80%Walking = 80%Audible Speech = 80%Hearing Acuity = 80%Smelling Acuity = 0%Taste Discrimination = 0%Depth Perception = 80%Distinguish Color = 80%Seeing - Far = 80%Seeing - Near = 80%Bio hazardous Waste = 0%Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%Asbestos = 0%Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%Dust = 40%Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%Hazardous Chemicals = 0%Hazardous Medication = 0%Latex = 0%Computer Monitor = 80%Domestic Animals = 0%Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%Fire Risk = 0%Hazardous Noise = 0%Heating Devices = 0%Hypoxia = 0%Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%Magnetic Fields = 0%Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%Potential Electric Shock = 0%Potential for Physical Assault = 0%Radiation = 0%Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%Unprotected Heights = 0%Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%