**Employment Type:** Part time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Temporary position for up to 6-months. **POSITION PURPOSE** Identifies, collects, and maintains timely, accurate and complete information about cancers diagnosed and/or treated within the Trinity Health organization. Performs lifetime follow-up on all eligible cases. Provides incidence, treatment and outcome data for quality improvement activities, administrative planning, support programs and research activities. Provides assistance to the Cancer Registry Manager and Coordinator for statistical reports, special studies and research activities. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Abstract pertinent data relating to disease including demographic, primary tumor site, morphology, co-morbidity, extent of disease, all multidisciplinary therapy modalities and follow upofvital status. + Utilize all available tools to document complete andaccuratedatain accordance withcurrent standard setter requirements. + Produce work whichmeetsproductivity and quality standards thatcomply withthe American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer(CoC)accreditationand other relevantACoSaccreditations (e.g.NAPBC, NAPRC), theNational Cancer Data Base(NCDB),andRapidCancerReporting System (RCRS). + Serve as member and/or providecancer programaccreditation committee supportas needed(e.g.CancerCommittee,BreastProgramLeadershipCommittee,etc.). + Support multidisciplinarycancer conference (also known as Tumor Board)as needed. + Utilizea variety of records and systemsensuringthataccurateand complete data is recorded consistent with established policies, procedures,and guidelines. + Interact with andmaintaincommunication with associates, medical staff,committeesandother stakeholdersto ensure smooth operation of department andtimelyreporting of information. **REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE** **Education** (one of three pathways): + Successful completion of coursework for NCRA-accreditedassociate'sdegree in Cancer Registry Management required. _Successful completion of_ _NCRA-accredited_ _practicum preferred._ + Successful completion of anassociate'sdegree or 60 college level credits in any fieldANDsuccessful completion of coursework for NCRA-accredited Certificate in Cancer Registry Managementrequired. _Successful completion of_ _NCRA-accredited_ _practicum preferred._ + Successful completion of anassociate'sdegree or 60 college level credits in any fieldANDtwo semesters of human anatomy and human physiologyrequired. * **Experience** Experience in cancer registry field preferred for applicants who meet requirements for pathways 1 or 2. *Applicants who meet the education requirements for pathway 3 must also have 1,950 hours (equal to one year of full-time) of experience in the cancer registry field. **Certification/Licensure** Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential obtained through an approved program by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA). Candidates who have not obtained the credential and/or completed the practicum required to sit for the credentialing exam must successfully complete the requirements to obtain ODS credential within 24 months of hire. **REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + High level understanding of Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Access,and especiallyExcel. + Competencyusingstandarddesktopandwindows-basedcomputersystem,includingabasicunderstandingofemail,e-learning,Intranetandcomputernavigation. + Communicationskills,verbalandwritten,andinterpersonalskillsnecessaryinordertoobtainandexchangeinformationwithavarietyofindividuals. + Analyticalskillsnecessaryinordertoanalyzedatausingcomplexstatisticaltechniquesanddeveloprecommendations.Microsoft Excel proficient preferred. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran
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Oncology Data Specialist